UCL: Lookman ends goal drought as Atletico defeat struggling Man Utd
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman ended his goal drought with a goal in Atletico Madrid’s 2-0 win over Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Atletico Madrid enjoyed a dream start in the encounter at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium when Pablo Barrios opened the scoring in the first minute.
A few minutes later, Bryan Mbeumo wasted a good chance to draw the visitors level.
The hosts held on to take the lead into the break as Manchester United struggled to impress in Spain.
Ademola Lookman came off the bench in the 71st minute to replace Julian Alvarez.
Manchester United defender Leny Yoro was sent off for a professional foul on Jonathan David.
Eight minutes later, Lookman scored his second goal of the season with an easy finish to double Atletico Madrid’s lead.
Atletico Madrid held on to seal a first victory in the Champions League this season.
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Another Super Eagles star, Victor Osimhen was in action in Galatasaray’s 4-1 defeat against Barcelona.
The Spanish champions fought back from a goal down to put the hosts to the sword thanks to goals from João Cancelo, Fermin Lopez, Anthony Gordon, and Karim Adeyemi.
Last season’s runners-up Arsenal earned a 3-0 win over Lille courtesy of goals from Jorrel Timber, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka.
Bayern Munich played out a surprising 3-3 draw against Viking in Norway, Herman Haugen snatched a point for the hosts with a 90th minute equaliser.
Harry Kane scored a brace while Luis Diaz added the other goal and Michael Olise was sent off in the 74th minute.
Club Brugge stunned Inter Milan 4-3 in Italy, while Villarreal defeated Napoli 3-1 in Spain.
RB Leipzig pipped PSV 1-0, Sabah defeated Slavia Praha 2-0, Sporting Lisbon defeated Lens 2-0 in France.
A total of 32 goals were scored in the Champions League on Tuesday night, action resumes on Wednesday with Man City facing PSG in England in the pick of the bunch.
