A goal in the 37th minute ensured Super Eagles striker, Ademola Lookman score a fourth career debut goal on his Atletico Madrid debut, helping his team win 5-0 in their Copa del Rey quarter-final clash against Real Betis at the Estadio La Cartuja in Seville.
Atletico Madrid were already leading 2-0 when Lookman added a third just before half-time, completing the rapid counter-attack led by Pablo Barrios.
He still had work to do, receiving the ball in the box, beating two Betis players, and cutting inside to create the space for the finish.
Lookman Scores Fourth Career Debut Goal
The goal and assist mean Lookman scores fourth career debut after doing the same for three other teams.
- England
Lookman scored on Debut for Everton against Manchester City. - Germany
Lookman scored on Debut for Leipzig against Dortmund. - Italy
Lookman scored in Debut for Atalanta against Sampdoria.
Earlier in the game, he gave a pre-assist for Atletico Madrid’s first goal of the match.
Furthermore, two minutes past the hour mark, he led a swift counter-attack, as the Nigerian winger delivered a clever reverse pass to Antoine Griezmann, who struck first time to make it 4-0.
Lookman was substituted in the 79th minute for fellow debutant Obed Vargas.
Additionally, Thiago Almada scored a fifth to cap a dominant outing for Simeone’s men and complete a comprehensive victory.
The result sees Atletico Madrid advance to the semifinals alongside Barcelona, Real Sociedad, and Athletic Bilbao, with the draw scheduled for Friday.
Atletico Madrid signed Lookman in a deal worth €35 million with potential add-ons rising to €40 million, while the forward is expected to earn around €7 million per season at his new club.
Also, the goal represents his 100th career goal across six clubs.
