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Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman was the best performer in Atalanta's UCL clash against Real Madrid.
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman delivered a standout performance in Atalanta's narrow 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid, earning him the Man of the Match award despite the loss.
His impressive display against a star-studded Madrid side, led by Vinicius Junior, has led to a wave of reactions from fans, football lovers and analysts.
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11:37 - 11.12.2024
‘He shows that consistently’ - Lookman hails Real Madrid star after impressive performance
Atalanta star Ademola Lookman has applauded Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior following his performance in the UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday.
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10:35 - 11.12.2024
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The talented forward dribbled past no fewer than six players to remind everyone of Super Eagles legend Jay Jay Okocha.
Lookman, 27, was a constant threat throughout the match, scoring a stunning goal in the 65th minute that reinforced his impressive and consistent form for club and country.
This goal was not just a consolation; it was his third in this season's Champions League and showed his ability to perform in big matches.
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His overall statistics were equally impressive: he completed 88% of his passes, created two key chances, and completed three successful dribbles in addition to the goal.
Reactions to Lookman's performance
Here are the top five reactions to Lookman's performance:
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UEFA's Technical Observer Panel praised him, stating: "He was a constant threat to the Real Madrid defence, showcasing fantastic close control when dribbling and coming up with a superb strike for his goal." This acknowledgement from UEFA highlights Lookman’s impact, corroborated by fans.
A fan humorously tweeted: “One Mbappe make one Lookman, 2 Vinicius make one Lookman, 3 Bellingham make one Lookman, 365 Brahim Diaz make Lookman left boot.” This showed how Lookman's performance overshadowed even some of the biggest names in football like Jude Bellingham and Vinicius.
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Another fan posted: “You hardly get a man of the match from a player whose team didn't win the game, but Lookman keeps defying the odds. Naija golden boy.” This comment reflects the sentiment that Lookman's brilliance shone even in defeat.
A critical observation emphasised how Lookman's performance stood out amidst Real Madrid's struggles.
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“Madrid was so bad the player of the match was from the losing team. Tells you everything you need to know about that club. They don’t have to play well; they just have to score and win.”
Finally, another fan celebrated Lookman's versatility while revealing his admiration for his all-around game and relentless spirit.
“He presses, he dribbles, he carries, he creates, he shoots, he scores, he uses both feet; he never stops going at the opponents. Ademola Lookman is truly special.”
Despite Atalanta's defeat marking their first loss in this season's Champions League and ending an unbeaten run at home, Lookman's performance has continued to elevate his status as one of football's biggest stars at the moment.
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