Lookman: "The Champions League Is Special"

Lookman: "The Champions League Is Special"

Ibrahim Lateef

After scoring a goal and providing an assist, Super Eagles and Ballon d’Or nominee Ademola Lookman has reflected on Atalanta’s strong start in the Champions League, also hinted on and their need for the team to improve, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Speaking with Gianluca Di Marzio, Lookman discussed Atalanta’s recent 3-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk and the team’s contrasting performances in domestic and European competitions. Lookman, who scored a hat-trick in last season’s Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen, securing Atalanta’s first European trophy, expressed his satisfaction with the team’s performance against Shakhtar: “Atalanta played a great game against an excellent Champions League team like Shakhtar. The 3-0 is a great result at the European level, and we are happy both for the victory and for the team performance. We were good in duels and at every moment of the game. We want to continue on this path.” “The Champions League is special, all players would like to play in this competition. We are happy to be part of it, and now we want to maintain this spirit and continue to fight in every single game. We must do this in the league as well, not just in Europe.”