Nigeria Soccer
UCL: Lookman substitution cost Atletico in 1-0 defeat to Arsenal — Bonfrere
Former Super Eagles coach, Jo Bonfrere, has claimed that the decision to take Ademola Lookman by Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, cost the team as they lost 1–0 defeat to Arsenal.
The LaLiga side were eliminated from the Champions League on Tuesday night on a 2-1 aggregate.
Lookman started the game at the Emirates alongside Antoine Griezmann and Julian Alvarez in attack.
But it was Arsenal who scored before the break through captain for the night, Bukayo Saka.
As Atletico fought back to equalize, Simeone pulled out Lookman in the 57th minute and replaced him with Nahuel Molina.
“I watched the match. I’m not the » Read More
- May 6
- Europa League: Aina doubtful for Forest’s clash with Aston Villa
- Adeyemi can become world-class player — Kovac
- Celtic legend applauds Iheanacho’s winner against Hibernian
- WSL: Nnadozie targets golden glove in debut season
- UCL: Arteta reacts as Arsenal beat Atletico, qualify for first final in 20 years
- Ndidi shines in Besiktas cup defeat
- UCL: ‘Credit to him’ – Thierry Henry on Arsenal player who proved people wrong
- UCL: Wenger reveals why Arsenal eliminated Atletico, qualified for final
- UCL: Diego Simeone singles out two Atletico Madrid players after defeat to Arsenal
- Transfer: Premier League clubs scramble for Dele-Bashiru
- May 5
- Osimhen responsible for Galatasaray loss vs Samsunspor – Ex-Besiktas star
- Why coaches love Iwobi – Sodje
- Getafe confirm Uche’s return after Crystal Palace loan
- UCL: Lookman keen to end goal drought against Arsenal
- EPL: They’re efficient and professional – Rooney names team to win title
- » More Soccer News