UCL: Lookman makes history in Atletico’s victory over Barcelona

Sport UCL: Lookman makes history in Atletico’s victory over Barcelona Published on April 15, 2026 By Mike Oyebola googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Ademola Lookman made history after scoring in Atletico Madrid’s 2-1 defeat to Barcelona at the Metropolitano Stadium on Tuesday night. Lookman became the fourth Nigerian to score in the quarter-final of the UEFA Champions League. Obafemi Martins was the first Nigerian to achieve the feat when he netted for Inter Milan against Villarreal in 2006. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Tricky winger Samuel Chukwueze joined Martins on the list with his strike for Villarreal against Bayern Munich in 2022. Victor Osimhen joined the exclusive list after scoring in Napoli’s clash with AC Milan one year later. Lookman will be aiming to join Finidi George and Martins among the Nigerians, who have scored in the semi-finals. Don't Miss Super Eagles: ‘I’ll comb Europe for new players’ – Eric Chelle You may like UCL: ‘Total robbery’ – Raphinha rejects Atletico Madrid’s win against Barça UCL: They gave us energy – Simeone hails three Atletico Madrid players after Barcelona’s exit UCL: How Barcelona, Atletico Madrid players reacted after 3-2 aggregate result UCL: Why we eliminated Barcelona – Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone UCL: Four Bayern Munich players, Arsenal duo, six Real Madrid stars risk suspension UCL: Why PSG eliminated Liverpool from competition – Luis Enrique

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