Ademola Lookman scores on Atletico Madrid debut

By Tosin Omojola –

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman marked his debut for Atletico Madrid in style, scoring and providing an assist as the Spanish giants beat Real Betis 4-0 on Thursday night in Seville.

Lookman, who completed his transfer to Atletico from Italian side Atalanta on Monday, scored his side’s third goal and provided the assist for the fourth in a Copa del Rey quarter-final tie.

Diego Simeone’s side opened the scoring in the 12th minute through defender David Hancko, before the manager’s son, Giuliano Simeone, doubled the lead in the 30th minute.

Lookman waited just 37 minutes to make his mark, scoring Atletico’s third of the night to give the team a 3-0 lead going into the break.

The former African Footballer of the Year was also involved in Atletico’s fourth goal, providing the assist for veteran striker Antoine Griezmann to extend the lead.

Midfielder Thiago Almada completed the rout, netting the fourth goal seven minutes from full time.

Lookman will be pleased with his impressive start at his new club, having endured a lengthy transfer saga before eventually signing a four-year deal with the Spanish giants on Monday.