Europa League: Ademola Lookman Discusses Atalanta’s Draw Against Marseille.
Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman shared his thoughts on the club’s 1-1 draw against Marseille in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night. The match took place at the Stade Velodrome and was the first leg of the semi-final clash.
Lookman, who came on as a substitute during the tightly contested match, emphasized that there’s still everything to play for in the upcoming reverse fixture. He praised the team’s strong start and their initial lead but acknowledged the equalizer from Marseille.
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“We began with a strong goal and took an early lead, but they managed to equalize. It was a well-balanced match,” the 27-year-old stated to UEFA’s official website. “Both teams had opportunities. A 1-1 result away is positive, so we are hopeful for the next game to reach the final.”
The two sides are set to face off again next Thursday at Atalanta’s home ground, the Gewiss Stadium. The winner of this matchup will advance to the final to face either Bayer Leverkusen or AS Roma. Fans can look forward to an intense battle as Atalanta and Marseille vie for a spot in the Europa League final.
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