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The Digest: Atletico Madrid scraped into the Copa del Rey final despite a 3-0 second-leg defeat at Barcelona, advancing 4-3 on aggregate to reach the showpiece for the first time since 2013. Barcelona produced a furious comeback attempt at Camp Nou, with 18-year-old Marc Bernal netting twice...

The Digest: Ademola Lookman will aim to inspire Atlético Madrid to a Copa del Rey final berth when they face Barcelona in the semi-final second leg on Tuesday. The Nigeria international has been instrumental in Atlético's run, scoring and registering an assist in the first leg which his side...

The Digest: Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has highlighted Raphael Onyedika's absence as a key factor in Club Brugge's 4-1 defeat in the Champions League Round of 16 playoff second leg, which saw Atletico qualify for the last 16 with a 7-4 aggregate win. Speaking after the match...

The Digest: Club Brugge icon Marc Degryse has identified Raphael Onyedika's suspension as the critical factor in the team's Champions League qualifying round elimination by Atletico Madrid. The Belgian club suffered a 4-1 aggregate defeat in the second leg in Spain, with the Super Eagles...

The Digest: Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has explained why Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman started on the bench in his side's 4-1 Champions League win over Club Brugge, despite scoring in both the first leg and the previous league match. Simeone revealed the decision was tactical...

The Digest: Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has praised Ademola Lookman for his impact in the club's 4-1 victory over Club Brugge, which secured progression to the Champions League Round of 16. The Nigerian international came off the bench in the 70th minute, replacing Alex Baena, and...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has equalled a club record at Atletico Madrid after scoring in their 4-2 LaLiga victory over Espanyol on Saturday. Lookman has now scored four goals in his first six appearances across all competitions for Atletico, matching the best record at...

The Digest: Former Belgium striker Marc Degryse has warned that Club Brugge will struggle to replace Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika in the second leg of their Champions League playoff against Atletico Madrid. Onyedika delivered a man-of-the-match performance in the first leg at Jan...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman made history on Wednesday, scoring in Atletico Madrid's 3-3 UEFA Champions League draw with Club Brugge. Lookman is the first player to score on his Champions League debut for Atletico since Héctor Herrera against Juventus in September 2019. He...

The Digest: Barcelona's dressing room believes they can overcome the 4-0 first-leg deficit against Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final, according to Mundo Deportivo. Players and staff cite reasons for confidence ahead of the March 3 return leg at Spotify Camp Nou: since Hansi...

The Digest: Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has praised his four forwards following their dominant 4-0 Copa del Rey semi-final first-leg victory over Barcelona on Thursday. Goals from an Eric Garcia own goal, Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman, and Julian Alvarez secured the emphatic win...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman scored as Atletico Madrid delivered a stunning 4-0 victory over Copa del Rey holders Barcelona in the first leg of their semi-final clash at the Metropolitano Stadium on Thursday. An Eric Garcia own goal opened the scoring, followed by strikes...

The Digest: Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has reflected on a "disappointing" home debut for Atlético Madrid, which ended in a 1-0 La Liga defeat to Real Betis. The loss was Atlético's first at the Metropolitano Stadium this season, with the decisive goal scored in the first half...

The Digest: The draw for the Copa del Rey semi-finals has been confirmed, setting up a clash between Ademola Lookman's Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. Atletico advanced with a 5-0 win over Real Betis, where the Nigerian forward scored, while Barcelona secured a narrow 2-1 victory against...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman described his debut for Atletico Madrid as a "dream start" after scoring and assisting in a 5-0 Copa del Rey victory over Real Betis. According to his post-match interview with Sporty TV, the 28-year-old Nigerian international credited a warm...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman marked his debut for Atlético Madrid with a goal in a commanding 5-0 victory over Real Betis in the Copa del Rey quarter-final on Thursday. Lookman, who joined the La Liga side earlier this week from Atalanta, found the net in the 37th minute...

The Digest: Atlético Madrid manager Diego Simeone has expressed satisfaction with Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman's immediate impact since joining the club from Atalanta. In a recent press conference, Simeone highlighted Lookman's physical strength, speed, and ability to change the play in...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman will wear the number 22 shirt for his new club, Atletico Madrid. The 28-year-old was officially unveiled by the Spanish giants after completing a €40 million transfer from Atalanta on deadline day. Lookman has already begun training with his new...

The Digest: The 2026 winter transfer window saw significant activity for Nigerian footballers, with moves spanning top European leagues. The headline transfer was Ademola Lookman's €35 million move from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid. Other notable moves included Frank Onyeka's loan to Coventry...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has officially completed his transfer from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid for a fee of €40 million, comprising a €35 million fixed sum and €5 million in add-ons. The 29-year-old signed a four-and-a-half-year contract, committing until June 2030...