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The Digest:

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has been named in SofaScore's Copa del Rey Team of the Semi-finals following his impressive performances that helped Atletico Madrid reach the final. Lookman earned an average rating of 8.0 across both legs, having scored and assisted in the dominant 4-0 first-leg victory over Barcelona before featuring 58 minutes in the return leg at Camp Nou, where Barcelona's 3-0 win proved insufficient as Atletico advanced 4-3 on aggregate. Lookman was among six Atletico players recognized, including goalkeeper Juan Musso (8.1) and standout performer Nahuel Molina (8.8). Real Sociedad, who will face Atletico in the April 18 final after beating Athletic Bilbao 2-0 on aggregate, contributed four players. Barcelona's Jules Kounde (8.2) was the only representative from the losing side. Victory would end Atletico's 13-year wait for the trophy and make Lookman the first Super Eagles player to win the competition since Emmanuel Amunike with Barcelona in 1997.

Key Points

  • Lookman's 8.0 rating reflects his decisive impact in the semi-final.
  • Six Atletico players in the XI demonstrates team dominance.
  • Lookman could become Nigeria's first Copa del Rey winner since 1997.
  • The final against Real Sociedad offers a chance to end 13-year drought.
  • Molina's 8.8 was the highest individual rating in the XI.
Ademola Lookman's Copa del Rey heroics earn him a spot in the semi-final best XI, as the Nigerian star now sets his sights on becoming the first Super Eagles player in 29 years to lift the trophy.

Sources: SofaScore, Match Reports