Lookman and Onyedika Battle for Champions League Survival

Super Eagles stars Ademola Lookman and Raphael Onyedika face decisive fixtures as they fight to keep their clubs in contention for the UEFA Champions League knockout stages.

Lookman’s Atalanta currently sit 13th in the league phase with seven points from four games, while Onyedika’s Club Brugge are 22nd with four points, leaving both sides needing strong results to secure playoff spots. Atalanta’s campaign has been mixed, with victories over Marseille and Monaco but a heavy defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. They now face Eintracht Frankfurt in a crucial clash.

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Brugge’s situation is more precarious, with only one win so far and recent losses to Atalanta and Bayern Munich. Onyedika has impressed individually, scoring once and delivering a disciplined performance in a 3-3 draw with Barcelona. Transfer interest in him is growing, with clubs in Turkey, England, and Italy monitoring his situation.

Atalanta recently replaced coach Ivan Juric with Raffaele Palladino after a poor domestic run. Palladino has expressed confidence in Lookman, calling him a key player despite his struggles this season. Galatasaray are reportedly considering a €50m move for the forward, with Victor Osimhen encouraging him to join the Turkish side.

Both Nigerians face pivotal matches this week, with Atalanta hosting Frankfurt and Brugge traveling to Sporting Lisbon, as they fight to keep their Champions League hopes alive.