Oliseh also applauded Lookman for showing “remarkable maturity” in such a high-stakes European competition.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Oliseh has applauded Ademola Lookman’s impressive display in Atletico Madrid’s narrow 2-1 loss to Barcelona in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-final on Tuesday night.
The Nigerian tactician heaped praise on the forward late on Tuesday night in a post shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account.
Barcelona went in front in the first half of the game courtesy of goals from Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres.
However, Lookman fired home from a quick counter-attack to pull a goal back in the 31st minute of the encounter.
His goal eventually proved decisive; Atletico’s 2-0 victory in the first leg at the Spotify Camp Nou last week ensured Diego Simeone’s side progressed to the semi-finals of the UCL with a 3-2 aggregate win.
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Speaking after the match, Oliseh labelled his compatriot the “difference maker” for the Rojiblancos.
He also commended Lookman for showing immense “maturity” in such a high-stakes European competition.
“Talk about being an absolutely influential player! I am extremely happy for Lookman. His goal made the difference. He is also showing a level of maturity that is quite remarkable,” Oliseh said.
Also eulogising the 28-year-old striker, Atlético Madrid head coach Diego Simeone noted that Lookman still has more to offer the team.
Speaking after his side secured their semi-final place on Tuesday, the Argentine hailed the winger’s brilliance, insisting there is more to come.
The gaffer said: “He’s brilliant offensively and very good one-on-one. We want more from him, and he still has more in the tank.”
