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UCL: Lookman Shines as Atletico Madrid Reach Semi-Finals

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Atletico Madrid have advanced to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League after a 3–2 aggregate victory over FC Barcelona.

‎Barcelona secured a 2–1 win in the second leg at the Metropolitano, but it was not enough to overturn Atletico’s first-leg advantage.

‎Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman played a decisive role across both legs, with his contribution proving crucial in sending Diego Simeone’s side into the last four.

‎Barcelona dominated large spells of the second leg and scored twice to set up a tense finish, but Atletico held firm under pressure.

‎Speaking after the match, Atletico manager Diego Simeone praised his team’s resilience.

‎He said, “We knew it would be difficult against a team like Barcelona, but the players showed character and discipline to get the result over two legs.”

‎Atletico Madrid will now await their semi-final opponents as they continue their push for a first Champions League title.

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‎Elsewhere, Real Madrid host Bayern Munich looking to overturn a 2–1 first-leg deficit, while Arsenal face Sporting CP after a 1–0 away win from the first leg.

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