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The Digest: Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has confirmed that Ademola Lookman is not available for Saturday's home clash with Athletic Bilbao. The Nigerian international sustained an adductor injury in Atletico's Copa del Rey final defeat to Real Sociedad last weekend and also missed...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has equaled Nigerian legend Finidi George's Copa del Rey final feat after scoring for Atletico Madrid in Saturday's final against Real Sociedad. Lookman drew Atletico level in the 19th minute after Sociedad took the lead seconds into the game...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has become only the second Nigerian player to score in a Copa del Rey final, following in the footsteps of Finidi George, who achieved the feat for Real Betis against Barcelona in 1997. Lookman found the net for Atletico Madrid in Saturday's...

The Digest: Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman found the back of the net, but Atletico Madrid lost the Copa del Rey final to Real Sociedad on Saturday night. Lookman equalized in the first half after Ander Barrenetxea put Sociedad ahead in the first minute. Julian Alvarez later cancelled out...

The Digest: The Champions League semi-finalists for the 2025/26 season have been confirmed after two dramatic quarter-final second legs. Holders Paris Saint-Germain will face Bayern Munich, while Atletico Madrid takes on Arsenal. The first legs will be played on April 28 and 29, with the...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has praised his teammates' resilience after his decisive goal helped Atletico Madrid eliminate Barcelona from the Champions League. Lookman scored in the 2-1 second-leg defeat, but Atletico advanced 3-2 on aggregate following their 2-0 first-leg...

The Digest: Barcelona forward Raphinha has condemned the match officials following his team's Champions League elimination by Atletico Madrid, calling it a "complete robbery." Despite not playing due to injury, the Brazilian said: "I cannot comprehend how many fouls Atletico committed without...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman made history by scoring in Atletico Madrid's 2-1 defeat to Barcelona at the Metropolitano Stadium, becoming the fourth Nigerian to score in a Champions League quarter-final. Obafemi Martins was the first for Inter Milan against Villarreal in...

The Digest: Atletico Madrid has mocked Barcelona and teenager Lamine Yamal following their Champions League quarter-final triumph, sharing a viral video of a lion that turned out to be a harmless dog as a metaphor for their rivals. Diego Simeone became the first coach to eliminate Barcelona...

The Digest: Atletico Madrid advanced to the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2016/17 with a 3-2 aggregate win over Barcelona, despite losing the second leg 2-1 at the Metropolitano. Barcelona wiped out Atletico's 2-0 first-leg lead with goals from Lamine Yamal (4') and...

The Digest: Barcelona face Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano, needing to score at least twice without conceding to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit. Teenager Lamine Yamal has called out Diego Simeone's defence, daring them to face him. He drew inspiration from LeBron James' 2016 NBA...

The Digest: Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman has praised Atletico Madrid's team spirit after their 2-0 Champions League quarter-final first-leg win over Barcelona at Camp Nou. Lookman, who played 60 minutes, said: "It was a good result, the performance of the team, especially not to concede...

The Digest: Atletico Madrid secured a commanding 2-0 victory over 10-man Barcelona at Camp Nou in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi was sent off after a VAR review for a last-man challenge on Giuliano Simeone just before half-time. Julian Alvarez...

The Digest: FC Barcelona moved a step closer to retaining the LaLiga title with a 2-1 victory over 10-man Atlético Madrid on Saturday, extending their lead at the top to seven points. Robert Lewandowski struck the winner in the 87th minute, completing a comeback after Marcus Rashford cancelled...

French international Antoine Griezmann has a verbal agreement to join Major League Soccer side Orlando City on a free transfer from Atlético Madrid, with the deal set to be finalized in July 2026. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the move follows a previously rejected offer for a...

The Digest: Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has praised Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman for his work ethic and tactical growth following his team's 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid in the La Liga derby. Lookman opened the scoring in the 33rd minute, continuing his remarkable streak of...

The Digest: Vinicius Jr scored twice as Real Madrid came from behind to defeat city rivals Atletico Madrid 3-2 at the Bernabeu, closing the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to four points. Ademola Lookman opened the scoring for Atletico with a close-range finish, but Vinicius equalized from...

The Digest: Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is set to feature in his first Madrid derby as Atlético Madrid visit Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday. Lookman joined Atlético from Atalanta in January and has quickly adapted, scoring four goals and providing three assists in 13...

The Digest: Ademola Lookman provided a crucial assist as Atletico Madrid secured their Champions League quarter-final spot despite a 3-2 second-leg loss to Tottenham, advancing 7-5 on aggregate. The Super Eagles forward, deployed in a deeper left-midfield role, set up Julian Álvarez's stunning...

The Digest: Ademola Lookman came off the bench in the second half as Atletico Madrid secured a 1-0 victory over Getafe at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, consolidating third place in LaLiga. Diego Simeone rotated his squad ahead of Wednesday's Champions League second leg against Tottenham...