Super Eagles star, Ademola Lookman is relishing his team’s victory (Atletico) over Barcelona in Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League quarter final first leg match.

The Nigerian player played for 60 minutes as Atletico Madrid achieved a rare 2-0 victory over Barcelona at the Camp Nou during the quarterfinal game.

The 2-0 triumph marked Diego Simeone’s first win at the iconic home ground of Barcelona since he took over the management of Atlético.

Goals from Julián Alvarez and Alexander Sørloth, who came on as a substitute for Lookman, ensured a victory for Los Rojiblancos.

While reflecting on the outcome, Lookman commended the team’s collective effort, especially their defensive strength on a challenging evening.

“It was a good result, the performance of the team, particularly not conceding here. It demonstrates the effort everyone has been putting in and the unity we share,” he stated to TNT Sports.

Lookman emphasized the significance of pivotal moments that influenced the match, notably the turning point just before half-time when Barcelona was reduced to ten men due to Pau Cubarsí’s red card.

Atlético took immediate advantage, with Álvarez skillfully converting the resulting free-kick.

“You know especially scoring after they had a man sent off, that was key as well. Brilliant free-kick from Julián (Alvarez) and also the timing of Alex’s (Alexander Sørloth) goal in the second half was also good.