Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman scored for Atletico Madrid in their 4-2 win over Espanyol on Saturday.

Lookman kept his place in the starting line-up after scoring against Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League earlier in the week. Atletico Madrid came into the match as favourites but were made to work hard for the victory.

Espanyol took a surprise lead in the sixth minute through Jofre. Atletico responded 15 minutes later when Alexander Sørloth scored to level the game before half-time.

Four minutes after the restart, Álex Baena put Atletico ahead. Lookman then scored in the 58th minute after reacting quickly to a flick from Sørloth from a corner kick and guiding the ball into the net.

Sørloth later added a fourth goal in the 72nd minute, while Espanyol scored a late consolation goal. The match ended 4-2 in favour of Atletico Madrid.

Lookman played 60 minutes and delivered an impressive performance, continuing to grow in influence in Atletico’s attack.

According to Opta statistics, Lookman’s goal was his sixth goal contribution for Atletico Madrid, equalling the record held by former striker Luis Suárez for the best start by a player at the club.

Atletico Madrid will next face Marseille in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoff. Lookman will hope to continue his fine form and help his team secure a positive result.

Coventry City midfielder Frank Onyeka has explained what helped his team secure a 2-0 away win over West Bromwich Albion in the EFL Championship on Saturday.

The Super Eagles midfielder produced an impressive performance as Coventry ended their long wait for an away victory. Goals from Ephron Mason-Clark and Jack Rudoni sealed all three points at The Hawthorns. Onyeka was later named Man of the Match for his display.

Speaking after the game, Onyeka said he was happy with the result and praised the team’s effort.

“It’s really nice. We just keep going. It’s a great win away from home. It’s difficult, but it’s all about winning. I’m happy we got the win today and in the last game,” he said.

Onyeka added that Coventry’s defensive organisation was key to their success.

“We stayed in a middle block and didn’t give them anything. That helped us, especially in the second half,” he explained.

Coventry took the lead inside five minutes when Mason-Clark ran through and lobbed the goalkeeper after Onyeka helped win the ball in midfield. Rudoni doubled the lead in the 32nd minute with a powerful long-range shot into the top corner.

West Brom pushed forward in the second half and made several attacking changes, but Coventry’s defence stayed strong and kept a clean sheet. Goalkeeper Carl Rushworth had little to do as the visitors saw out the match comfortably.

Onyeka’s energy and physical presence helped break up West Brom’s attacks and keep Coventry organised. Under manager Frank Lampard, Coventry have now recorded back-to-back league wins and boosted their promotion hopes.