Copa del Rey: Lookman and Atlético 90 minutes from the final

Ademola Lookman is about to experience a decisive evening in Atlético Madrid colours. The Madrid club travels to FC Barcelona’s pitch on Tuesday night for the Copa del Rey return semifinal. Powered by a comfortable 4-0 win in the first leg, Atlético approach this clash in an ideal position. In the first leg, Lookman shone with a goal and an assist, confirming his rapid adaptation since arriving from Atalanta last month.

The Nigerian international already boasts convincing stats in the competition, with two goals and two assists. To overturn the tie, Barça will need to pull off a dramatic feat: score five goals without conceding a single one to snatch their place in the final. Diego Simeone’s men, meanwhile, are aiming for their first Copa del Rey final since the 2012/2013 season, with the firm intention of confirming their dominance and securing qualification at Camp Nou.