UCL highlights: Lookman shines as Atalanta falls short against Real Madrid 3-2 thriller
Ademola Lookman showcased his brilliance with a stellar goal, but Atalanta narrowly lost 3-2 to Real Madrid in a gripping Champions League encounter on Tuesday night.
Lookman’s 65th-minute strike—his third in the competition this season—brought Atalanta within touching distance of the Spanish giants. The Nigerian forward deftly slotted the ball past Thibaut Courtois from a tight angle, a moment of sheer determination and precision.
The match began with Kylian Mbappé putting Real Madrid ahead in the 10th minute. Atalanta equalized before halftime, thanks to Charles De Ketelaere’s clinical penalty.
In the second half, Real Madrid surged ahead through goals from Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham, setting the stage for Lookman’s valiant effort to close the gap. Despite Atalanta’s relentless push, Real Madrid held firm to secure the victory.
Elsewhere in the Champions League:
- Liverpool maintained their perfect record with a 1-0 victory over Girona, marked by Mohamed Salah’s decisive penalty. The win was Liverpool’s 150th in the European Cup.
- Bayer Leverkusen climbed above Inter with a late 1-0 win, courtesy of Nordi Mukiele’s stoppage-time strike.
- Club Brugge triumphed 2-1 over Sporting CP after overcoming an early deficit.
- Paris Saint-Germain cruised to a 3-0 win against Salzburg, powered by Désiré Doué’s stellar performance.
- Bayern Munich thrashed Shakhtar Donetsk 5-1 in a dominant display.
- Aston Villa edged RB Leipzig 3-2 with Ross Barkley’s late winner.
As the race for the knockout stage intensifies, Wednesday’s matches promise more electrifying action.
