**Lookman Bares His Teeth for Atlético as They Take on Barcelona** As the beautiful game reaches fever pitch in Spain, Nigerian football enthusiasts will be keenly watching Ademola Lookman and his Atlético Madrid teammates take on bitter rivals Barcelona in the Copa del Rey. The 28-year-old, who joined the Rojiblancos from an undisclosed club for a cool €35m in January, has been a revelation for Diego Simeone's side. Lookman has already etched his name in Atlético's history books by scoring and providing an assist in their 4-0 thrashing of Barcelona in the first leg. Now, as the two sides face off in the second leg, Atlético are one step closer to their first Copa del Rey final since 2013, and Lookman is leading the charge. With a string of impressive performances, including a 5-0 thrashing of Real Betis in the quarter-finals, Atlético are brimming with confidence. But Barcelona, known for their flair and finesse, will not go down without a fight. The Catalans have a history of dominating the Rojiblancos, but Lookman's impressive form has given them a mountain to climb. While Atlético have not won the Copa del Rey since Simeone's debut season, Lookman has tasted success at the highest level, winning the UEFA Europa League with Atalanta in 2024. However, he has also experienced the bitter taste of defeat in a major final, losing with RB Leipzig in the German Cup. As the stage is set for a thrilling encounter, Atlético will be without Pablo Barrios, while Barcelona will miss the services of injured duo Gavi and Frenkie de Jong. One thing is certain, though - this tie will be a battle for supremacy between two of Spain's biggest clubs. Will Lookman and the Rojiblancos make it to the final, or will Barcelona's stars shine bright? One thing is for sure, Naija football fans will be glued to their screens, eager to witness the drama unfold.