Ademola Lookman produced decisive performances in the Copa del Rey, registering a goal and an assist against Real Betis and repeating the feat in a dominant outing versus Barcelona.
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Speaking after the emphatic 4–0 victory over Barcelona, the former African Footballer of the Year praised his teammates and the supporters for their role in the performance:
“I am happy, and the team performance was exceptional. The fans were also amazing,” Lookman said.
“As a forward, you just need to be in the right place at the right time. It’s a great feeling to do this in front of the fans, and we need to do more for them.”
Lookman also pointed to the high standards set within the camp under head coach Diego Simeone, stressing the need for consistency as expectations continue to rise:
“The expectations are high for the team under Simeone, and we need to step up in every game.”
With goals and assists against top opposition in the Copa del Rey, Lookman’s form underlines his growing influence in big matches—exactly the kind of impact demanded as the season enters its decisive stretch.
