Oliseh praises Lookman Champions League impact after the forward’s decisive goal helped Atletico Madrid eliminate Barcelona

Former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has praised Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman following his decisive performance in Atletico Madrid’s UEFA Champions League victory over Barcelona on Tuesday night.

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Ademola Lookman delivered a standout display as Atletico Madrid secured progression to the semi-finals at the expense of their LaLiga rivals, with his goal proving crucial in a tightly contested tie.

Atletico Madrid had taken control of the fixture with a 2-0 first-leg win at the Spotify Camp Nou before Barcelona responded with a 2-1 victory in the return leg at the Metropolitano Stadium. However, Diego Simeone’s side advanced 3-2 on aggregate.

Oliseh Praises Lookman Champions League Impact narrative followed Lookman’s vital goal in the 31st minute, which came after a swift counter-attack and helped shift momentum in Atletico’s favour after early Barcelona pressure.

Barcelona had initially led through goals from Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres, raising tension in the second leg before Lookman’s strike reignited Atletico’s fightback.

Reacting to the performance on social media platform X, Sunday Oliseh described Lookman as a decisive figure for his team and commended his growing maturity on the European stage.

“Talk about being an absolute influential player! I am extremely happy for Lookman. His goal made the difference. He is also showing so much maturity that is quite remarkable,” Oliseh wrote.

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The former midfielder’s comments have further amplified recognition of Lookman’s rising influence in European football, particularly in high-pressure knockout fixtures.