Nigerian players Ademola Lookman and Raphael Onyedika are set to face off in the Champions league playoffs as Atalanta were drawn to take on Club Brugge in a highly anticipated matchup.
The Champions League playoffs draw took place at the UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland, at 12 noon Nigerian time. The ceremony revealed the matchups for the next stage of the competition, setting the stage for the thrilling journey to the final in Munich.
Atalanta missed out on automatic qualification for the Champions League round of 16 after they drew 2-2 with Barcelona in their final league phase game.
Meanwhile, despite a 3-1 defeat to Manchester City, Club Brugge secured a spot in the Champions League playoffs, finishing 24th with 11 points.
The stage is now set for a thrilling encounter between Atalanta and Club Brugge in the Champions League playoffs, following the draw that took place on Friday.
The two teams will face off in a bid to secure a spot in the competition’s round of 16, with the winner advancing to the next stage.