Real Madrid tonight denied a bright and lively Ademola Lookman another piece of history after they won the UEFA Super Cup courtesy of 2-0 victory.
Atalanta and Ademola Lookman looked positive in a goalless first half.
The Super Eagles forward continued to torment the Spanish giants upfront after the interval, but he lacked support.
He posted a confident, assured display against a classy opposition.
It took mighty Real Madrid an hour before they broke the deadlock and when new signing Kylian Mbappe doubled the lead on his official debut, it was night’s out for Atalanta.
The Italian club were unlucky not to get even a goal in this game and Real Madrid paid special attention on Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman after his hat-trick heroics in the Europa League final in May.
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