Ademola Lookman: What’s Next for the ‘Pride of Africa’ After His Real Madrid Performance?

Lookman was a constant threat to Real Madrid’s defense throughout the match. He scored a brilliant goal in the 65th minute, briefly bringing Atalanta back into the game after they had fallen behind 3-1. That goal was his third in the Champions League this season. Despite his efforts, Atalanta couldn’t equalize and suffered their first loss of the season in the competition, ending their unbeaten streak across all tournaments.

After the match, Lookman expressed pride in his team’s performance but quickly turned his attention to Atalanta’s next Serie A match against Cagliari. He posted on social media, saying, “Heads up, onto Saturday now.

Atalanta is currently at the top of the Serie A table with 34 points from 15 matches, having won 11, drawn one, and lost three. Lookman has been a key player in their success this season, contributing eight goals and four assists in just 12 league appearances.

As Atalanta prepares for their match against Cagliari, who are 15th in the league, Lookman will be eager to add to his tally and help his team secure another victory. The last time Atalanta played at Cagliari’s stadium, they lost 2-1, with Lookman providing an assist for Atalanta’s only goal. Coach Gian Piero Gasperini will be counting on Lookman, the “African pride,” to lead them to a better result this time.