Ademola Lookman’s 31st-minute strike extended Barcelona’s grim record against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, as the Nigeria international’s goal decided the quarter-final clash between the two Spanish heavyweights.
The advanced positioning meant he had more joy, and he was a thorn in the side of Barcelona’s Jules Kounde. Hence, when the moment of truth came, he was high up the pitch to finish off Marcus Llorente’s cross, which sealed the Blaugrana’s fate.
Ferran Torres equalised the tie in the 24th minute, finishing off Dani Olmo’s pass. Hansi Flick’s side seemed set for a famous ‘remontada’ before Lookman arrested the situation, with the Atletico Madrid backline taking over to secure the famous result.