Lookman criticized after poor Atleti cameo vs Bayern — still set for Super Eagles
Spanish pundit Jesus Colino slammed Ademola Lookman after Atletico Madrid's 2-0 Champions League loss to Bayern Munich Tuesday. Subbed on at the 60th minute, the Super Eagles forward managed just 20 touches and zero shots on target as Bayern scored twice in the second half through Lennart Karl (54') and Konrad Laimer (74').
Colino, writing for AS, was blunt: "Lacking confidence, he couldn't manage a single dribble and barely contributed in a few runs down the left." This marks Lookman's fourth substitute appearance in the UCL this season — a sharp drop from earlier contributions including a goal against Manchester United and an assist versus Stuttgart.
Despite the club form slump, Lookman remains in contention for Nigeria's AFCON 2026 qualifying fixtures against Tanzania next month. The Super Eagles need wins to secure qualification.
Will Lookman rediscover his Atalanta form for Nigeria, or has his confidence taken a hit that could affect the national team?