Lookman set for Madrid derby debut as Eagles face key league battles
Ademola Lookman is set to make his Madrid derby debut when Atletico Madrid visit Real Madrid, highlighting a weekend packed with Super Eagles action across Europe. In Spain, Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke will face Umar Sadiq in a crucial relegation clash between Sevilla and Valencia. Several Nigerian stars, including Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze, are also in action for Fulham before departing for international duty. The weekend features pivotal matches for other Super Eagles players in England, Germany, Italy, and Scotland.
Match highlights
- Ademola Lookman will make his Madrid derby debut for Atletico Madrid against Real Madrid and has four goals and four assists in 13 appearances since joining from Atalanta in January.
- Atletico are also in the Copa del Rey final against Real Sociedad and the Champions League quarter-finals versus Barcelona.
- In La Liga, Akor Adams and Chidera Ejuke (Sevilla) face Umar Sadiq (Valencia) in a relegation battle, with Sevilla just one point behind Valencia.
- Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey, and Samuel Chukwueze are available for Fulham’s match against Burnley before leaving for Nigeria’s friendlies against Iran and Jordan.
- Other Super Eagles stars, including Ola Aina, Taiwo Awoniyi, Nathan Tella, Felix Agu, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, Ebenezer Akinsanmiro, Rafiu Durosinmi, and Emmanuel Fernandez, are set for important league matches across Europe.
