UCL: Lookman applauds Atlético’s determination in Stuttgart draw
STUTTGART, Germany — In a tightly contested match, Atletico Madrid secured a 1-1 draw against VfB Stuttgart during a Champions League encounter at the MHPArena on Tuesday night.
Stuttgart took the lead in the 36th minute when Jamie Leweling found the back of the net with an impressive finish. However, Atletico Madrid equalized shortly after the break. Substitute Lookman, who replaced Jonathan David, assisted Julian Alvarez, allowing the visitors to level the score in the 48th minute.
Atletico Madrid’s manager, Diego Simeone, praised his team’s resilience in the face of a challenging match. Lookman, reflecting on the game, commended his teammates for their determination. “They obviously started strong; they’re a strong team. Playing away from home is never easy. But we wanted to change the tie in the second half, which we did with the goal,” the Nigerian international said in a statement on the club’s official website.
