Simeone Justifies Lookman Bench Decision in Atletico Win
Diego Simeone, the current coach of Atletico Madrid, discussed his decision regarding Ademola Lookman after the team's emphatic 4-1 victory over Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff second leg on Tuesday night. Despite starting the match on the bench at the Metropolitano Stadium, Lookman was brought on in the 70th minute.
He quickly made an impact by providing a neat pass to Alex Baena, who finished clinically to complete a hat trick, solidifying Atletico's progression with a 7-4 aggregate score. Simeone emphasized that his selection decisions were based on the players' form and the overall balance of the team.
The match also featured a consolation goal from Club Brugge's Ecuadorian defender, Joel Ordóñez.
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