Ademola Lookman announced his arrival at Atletico Madrid in emphatic trend, scoring on his debut and offering an help to assist Diego Simeone’s facet cruise into the Copa del Rey semi-finals with a powerful 5–0 victory over Actual Betis on Thursday night time.
The Nigerian winger opened his goalscoring account for his new membership within the thirty seventh minute, capping a dominant show that noticed Atlético race right into a 5–0 win on the Benito Villamarín.
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Atletico’s commanding win booked them a spot within the final 4 of the competitors, the place they be a part of holders Barcelona, 2024 winners Athletic Bilbao, and Actual Sociedad.
Past its speedy significance, the aim carried private milestones for Ademola Lookman. It was the a hundredth aim of his skilled profession and marked the third consecutive membership at which he has scored on his debut, following earlier quick begins at RB Salzburg and Atalanta.
The 28-year-old Nigerian winger joined Atletico Madrid on switch deadline day from Serie A facet Atalanta in a deal reportedly price €40 million. His on the spot contribution can be a serious enhance for Simeone as Atlético proceed their push for silverware on a number of fronts this season.
With a aim, an help, and a commanding group efficiency, Lookman’s debut provided a glimpse of the standard and what Atletico consider they’ve acquired, and why expectations across the Nigeria worldwide are already rising in Madrid.
