UCL: ‘They now have Lookman’ – Club Brugge legend, Van der Elst worried over Atletico Madrid attack
Sport UCL: ‘They now have Lookman’ – Club Brugge legend, Van der Elst worried over Atletico Madrid attack Published on February 18, 2026 By John Owen Nwachukwu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Club Brugge star Franky Van der Elst has warned the Belgian side about the threat posed by Atletico Madrid’s attack following the addition of Ademola Lookman. This comes ahead of their Champions League match at the Jan Breydel Stadium on Wednesday night. Van der Elst reminded the Belgian team that Atletico strengthened their squad in January, including the signing of Ademola Lookman, who was once named African Footballer of the Year. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Elst, who played 619 matches for Brugge from West Flanders and scored 21 goals during his career, emphasised the danger Lookman presents despite not having scored in La Liga yet. The winter signing has already won the hearts of Atletico fans with impressive performances in the Copa del Rey. After scoring a goal and providing an assist in his debut match against Real Betis, Lookman repeated the feat as Los Rojiblancos defeated FC Barcelona in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals. Lookman aims to maintain his strong performances in cup matches for Atletico Madrid tonight, and he will face a known opponent, Raphael Onyedika, who plays a key role in the midfield for Club Brugge. Van der Elst highlighted the difference Lookman has already made at Atletico Madrid. “Don’t forget that Ademola Lookman has joined,” Franky Van der Elst said in Het Nieuwsblad, via Voetbalkrant. He added, “He did a great job right away. Against Barcelona, Atletico used Lookman, Alvarez, and Griezmann up front, and Llorente in the middle.” Lookman is also familiar with Club Brugge, having been part of the Atalanta team that defeated them on Matchday 2 of last season’s group stage. Previously, Club Brugge had beaten Atalanta at the same stage. Don't Miss NPFL: Kun Khalifat FC must show determination in relegation battle – Oghenetega You may like UCL: ‘If you don’t believe me, just ask van Dijk’ – Osimhen reveals conversation with Liverpool captain about Galatasaray UCL: ‘World Cup you brag about was won by Messi’ – Sneijder slams Otamendi for showing off tattoo to Vinicius UCL: He may have broken his television – Engin mocks Mourinho after Galatasaray beat Juventus UCL: Osimhen named among three-star players who helped Galatasaray defeat Juventus UCL: Del Piero talks up Osimhen’s display against Juventus UCL: Alan Shearer disagrees with ex-referee, Clattenburg over Vinicius’ racist claims against Prestianni