Ademola Lookman: Facing Barcelona again will be very special

Ademola Lookman has already started the UEFA Champions League quarter-final match between Atlético de Madrid and Barcelona.

The two teams recently met in the Copa del Rey semi-final, with Atlético winning 4-3 on aggregate after winning the home match 4-0 before losing 3-0 in Barcelona.

“The game against Barcelona will be very, very special,” predicted the Super Eagles forward, who is already the top Nigerian star left in this season’s Champions League.

“We have to be prepared for it and we will prepare appropriately.”

Barcelona will host the first leg on April 8, while the second leg in Madrid is set for April 14.

Meanwhile, coach Diego Simeone praised the Nigerian star for his assist in Atletico’s 1-1 draw against Spurs on Wednesday night.

Ademola Lookman prepared Julián Álvarez to restore parity in London.

“Ademola Lookman? The first goal was all him,” remarked the Atlético coach.