Raúl García Calls Lookman a World-Class Player Ahead of Derby
Raúl García, a former Spanish player, has hailed Nigerian international Ademola Lookman as a world-class player ahead of Atlético Madrid's derby match against Real Madrid. Lookman joined Atlético Madrid from Atalanta during the winter transfer window and has quickly become an important part of Diego Simeone's team.
In 13 appearances across all competitions, he has contributed significantly with four goals and four assists. García expressed that he was not surprised by Lookman's rapid adaptation to life in Spain, especially given his performance in Atlético's recent UEFA Champions League match against Tottenham Hotspur, which helped the team advance to the quarter-finals.
Lookman assisted in setting up the first goal scored by Julián Álvarez in that match. As Atlético Madrid aims to improve its standing in the title race, Lookman will look to maintain his strong performances.
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