Sports News of Wednesday, 4 March 2026

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Copa del Rey: Lookman inches closer to first Atletico silverware despite 3-0 loss to Barcelona

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is a step away from winning his first silverware with Atletico Madrid following his side’s 3-0 loss to Barcelona in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final.

Diego Simeone’s side progressed to their first Copa del Rey final since the 2012/13 season despite losing by three goals to nil at the Spotify Camp Nou.

The Rojiblancos had earlier thrashed Hansi Flick’s side 4-0 at the Wanda Metropolitano in the first leg to qualify for the final 4-3 on aggregate.

Lookman, who joined Atletico in January from Atalanta, was in action for 58 minutes before he was substituted for Argentine international Nahuel Molina.

Barcelona youngster Marc Bernal scored a brace, with Raphinha adding another to give the Catalans a 3-0 victory, but it was not enough to guarantee them a place in the final.

Atletico Madrid will face either Real Sociedad or Athletic Bilbao, with Lookman eyeing what could be the first major trophy of his Atletico career.

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