Ademola Lookman, the winger for Atalanta, has reflected on their hard-fought 0-0 draw against Arsenal in their opening Champions League match, describing the encounter as “a chess match.”
The game, played on Thursday night, saw both teams struggle to break the deadlock, with a key moment coming in the second half when Atalanta’s Mateo Retegui had a penalty saved by Arsenal’s goalkeeper David Raya.
Speaking after the match, Lookman said, “We had a plan and we were unfortunate not to score. We will take the positives out of it and move on.”
Lookman acknowledged the tactical nature of the contest, likening it to a chess game. “It was kind of a chess match. Obviously, they are one of the top teams and we matched them tonight.”
Despite the missed opportunity to grab all three points, Lookman expressed satisfaction with the result. “We’ll take the draw. Onto the next,” he added, signaling the team’s readiness for their upcoming fixtures.
Atalanta will be looking to build on the solid defensive display as they progress in their Champions League campaign.
