Lookman: Barcelona UCL Quarterfinal Clash Will Be ‘Special’

Atletico Madrid striker Ademola Lookman has described the upcoming UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie with Barcelona as very special occasion.

Atletico Madrid earned the ticket to face Barcelona after eliminating Tottenham Hotspur 7-5 on aggregate despite losing 3-2 in London on Wednesday night.

‘Barcelona will be a special, special game against another tough opponent. We need to be ready for it and we’ll prepare in the right way. Let’s take it as it comes,’ said the Nigerian.

The 28-year-old who has netted four times and provided four assists in 13 games for the Spanish topflight side also reflected on the game at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium on Wednesday.

‘We’re very happy to be into the next round. Every game is hard, and everyone knows the quality in this competition. The five goals in the first leg have taken us through, and there are positives to take tonight, so into the next round we go,’ Lookman said.

Tottenham struck first on Wednesday, but Lookman insisted Atletico’s composure was key.

‘Spurs scored first, and it would have been easy to collapse, but we had the mentality to stay calm, stay in the game and get opportunities. It was nice to be back in London, I call it home.’