UCL: Supersub Lookman inspires Atletico to 2-0 win over Man United
Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman provided an assist as a substitute to help Atletico Madrid defeat Manchester United 2-0 in their Champions League clash. Read More: https://punchng.com/ucl-supersub-lookman-inspires-atletico-to-2-0-win-over-man-united/
In a UEFA Champions League match on Tuesday, Atletico Madrid secured a 2-0 victory over Manchester United at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid. Forward Ademola Lookman, a Nigerian player, contributed to the win by providing an assist for the second goal in the 79th minute. Lookman entered the game in the 71st minute, joining fellow substitute Jonathan David.
Manchester United defender Leny Yoro was sent off in the 79th minute following a VAR review for a challenge on David that denied a goalscoring opportunity. Jonathan David capitalized on Lookman's pass to score the second goal, securing the win for Atletico Madrid. Atletico had taken the lead in the opening minute when Pablo Barrios scored following a defensive lapse by Manchester United.
After Yoro's dismissal, Manchester United had a few chances to respond, with Bryan Mbeumo and Marcus Rashford creating opportunities, but they were unable to convert them.
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