Nigeria, April 30 -- Ademola Lookman enjoyed a rare full 90 minutes on Wednesday night as Atletico Madrid battled to a 1-1 draw against Arsenal in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final clash.

The Nigeria international was lively throughout, registering three shots on goal, but he was unable to find the breakthrough as Atletico settled for a share of the spoils at home.

Arsenal took the lead late in the first half through Viktor Gyokeres, who converted from the penalty spot after being brought down inside the box. The goal gave the visitors a narrow advantage heading into the break in what had been a tightly contested encounter.

Atletico, however, returned stronger after half-time and were rewarded when Julian Alvarez ...