Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone has applauded Ademola Lookman’s performance in the club’s Champions League encounter against Arsenal.

The LaLiga giants held Mikel Arteta’s side to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their semi-final fixture at the Metropolitano on Wednesday night.

Viktor Gyökeres gave Arsenal the lead from the penalty spot just before the break.

Atlético fought back after the break with Argentina international Julian Alvarez also converting from the spot.

Lookman came close to scoring twice for the home team but was denied by David Raya.

The Nigeria international also put up a solid defensive work in the keenly contested encounter.

“I loved Lookman’s game; we’re getting an important player to understand that his defensive work helps us,” Simeone was quoted by Marca.