Lookman: Oliseh raves about winger’s lightening performance

Ademola Lookman’s lightning performance since joining La Liga side Atletico Madrid has generated debate on the continent of Africa and the world over.

The 28-year-old forward scored the most important goal to secure Atletico’s UEFA Champions League semifinal spot despite a 2-1 loss against ten-man Barcelona in the return leg on Tuesday.

Ademola Lookman has just qualified for the Champions League semi-finals with Atlético Madrid. Despite a 2-1 loss to Barcelona. Talk about being an absolute influential player! I am extremely happy For lookman. His goal today made the difference. he is also showing so much… pic.twitter.com/AmD11eq1TA

— Sunday Oliseh (@SundayOOliseh) April 14, 2026

The Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium was stunned when Barcelona drew the first blood in the fourth minute through the effort of Spanish wonderkid Lamine Yamal.

Ferran Torres doubled the Catalonians lead twenty minutes later, leaving Diego Simeone’s charges on jagged edge.

With fourteen minutes to end the first half break, Lookman sent shocks down the spine of the home fans by pulling a goal back.

Having secured a 3-2 aggregate in the bag after a 3-1 victory from the first leg, Atletico Madrid will now face the winner between Arsenal and Sporting Club.

Former Nigeria international, Sunday Oliseh has applauded the work rate of Ademola Lookman.

Lookman joined Atletico from Atalanta.

“Ademola Lookman has just qualified for the Champions League semi-finals with Atlético Madrid.

“Despite a 2-1 loss to Barcelona. Talk about being an absolute influential player.

“I am extremely happy For lookman. His goal today made the difference.

“He is also showing so much maturity that is quite remarkable.

Lookman, who has 43 caps and 11 goals for Nigeria, has produced an impressive La Liga statistics, pulling off eight games with two goals this campaign since moving in from the Serie A.

His European record this campaign cannot be underestimated, notching 13 appearances, scoring three times with four assists.

He played six games, scoring four times with four assists as Nigeria claimed bronze at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco in January.