Super Eagles duo face decisive Champions League battles with knockout hopes on the line.

Ademola Lookman, Raphael Onyedika

Super Eagles stars Ademola Lookman and Raphael Onyedika face major Champions League hurdles this week as Atalanta host Chelsea and Club Brugge travel to Arsenal in decisive matchday-six fixtures.

Atalanta and Chelsea are level on 10 points, making Tuesday’s clash in Bergamo crucial for knockout qualification. Both sides share identical records, though Chelsea arrive boosted by their 3–0 win over Barcelona. Lookman remains a key threat after starring in Atalanta’s 3–0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.

On Wednesday, Onyedika’s Brugge face a daunting trip to Arsenal, who sit top of the 36-team UCL standings with a perfect record. Brugge have collected only one point from their last four games and are at risk of early elimination.

Onyedika, with one goal in two UCL matches, will need another big performance like his display in the 3–3 draw with Barcelona if Brugge are to challenge the in-form Gunners.