Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman has expressed his team's eagerness to face Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup clash in Warsaw on Wednesday night, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
Lookman, who scored a hat-trick in Atalanta's Europa League final victory over Bayer Leverkusen in May, is relishing the opportunity to test himself against Carlo Ancelotti's men.
"These are the games you want to play since you were a child. Finally, the moment has come," Lookman said. "We can't wait, we are preparing with obsessive attention. So yes, we will be ready!"
The Nigeria international acknowledged the magnitude of the occasion, saying: "We don't need great motivation, we will face a top team and it's an appointment with history.
They are the greatest team in the world in football, it will be an exciting chapter, an exciting opportunity for everyone."
Atalanta are seeking to add the Super Cup to their Europa League title, and Lookman's enthusiasm reflects the team's confidence and ambition.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun