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Lookman, who scored a goal, was named Man of the Match for his impressive performance.
Ademola Lookman has expressed pride in Atalanta's performance against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. Despite the 3-2 defeat, the Nigerian forward believes the match showcased the team's potential to compete with top European clubs.
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Man of the Match Lookman scored a goal and could have had an assist in the last seconds of the game to draw Atalanta level but teammate Retegui missed a sitter from a glorious pass by the Nigerian.
What Lookman said
Lookman believes that Atalanta's spirited performance, especially in the second half, proved that they can compete with the best.
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Why i am playing the best football of my career - Ademola Lookman
Nigeria's Ademola Lookman spoke to the lively Micah Richards after the game against Real Madrid in the UCL.
“Tough game, they took their chances when they had them. We knew what type of game it would be, we were unlucky, but we have our heads held high,” Lookman told Sky Sport Italia and UEFA.com after he was named Man of the Match by UEFA.
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“We are disappointed with the result because we felt we could have done more, but there is also pride. We showed that we can compete against a team full of champions. Of course, there were moments when we could have done better, but I believe that today we stood up to Real, and this is important for our growth.”
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"We created chances, there are a lot of positives to take from the performance, but also a lot of things we can learn. It’s another great step for us today, we showed quality in moments and can learn a lot from today," he added.
The Nigerian forward has been a key player for Atalanta this season, contributing to the team's success in both Serie A and the Champions League. His performances have earned him widespread praise and have put him on the radar of several top European clubs.
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