Brought on at half-time, Ademola Lookman delivered an assist in Atlético de Madrid’s 1-1 draw at VfB Stuttgart, in the Champions League league phase.
Ademola Lookman did not wait long to make his mark. Left on the bench at kick-off, Atlético de Madrid’s Nigerian international forward came on at the start of the second half. He provided an assist on the pitch at VfB Stuttgart, in a final 1-1 result at the MHP Arena.
According to the Foot Africa newsroom, “Ademola Lookman delivered an assist in Atlético de Madrid’s draw against Stuttgart (1-1)”. The fixture counted for matchday 3 of the 2026-2027 Champions League league phase, according to Sport News Africa.
Decisive two matchdays running
The scenario confirms the player’s growing momentum in the competition. After scoring on European matchday 2, the Nigerian follows it up with a second consecutive game in which he is directly decisive in the Champions League, Foot Africa reports.
The record is already solid: one goal and one assist in three appearances in the current European campaign, again according to the specialist outlet. An introduction all the more notable given that Atlético had opened their 2026-2027 league phase with a defeat to Liverpool.
The trip to Germany also had a special flavour: Lookman was just celebrating his 29th birthday on the occasion of this match at Stuttgart.
Simeone’s demand
Before the match, Diego Simeone, Atlético de Madrid’s head coach, had publicly called for his explosive forward to be brought back to liven up Madrid’s attacking department. The Nigerian did not start and came on at half-time.
He is gradually establishing himself as a major attacking option for the Madrid club this season, Foot Africa stresses.
The top 24 still in sight
With this draw (1-1), Atlético de Madrid keep their chances alive in the qualifying top 24 of the 36-team league phase, Foot Africa indicates. A point that settles nothing, but that keeps the Madrid side in the hunt for qualification.
What comes next is close: the next Champions League matchday and the return to the Spanish Liga are scheduled for next weekend.