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Ademola Lookman marked his debut appearance in the Madrid Derby with a goal which also ended his seven-game goal drought.
The Atletico Madrid forward last scored in the 4-2 win over Espanyol last month in a Matchday 25 La Liga fixture.
Lookman was instrumental in helping Atleti qualify for the Copa Del Rey final as well as the last eight of the Champions League.
The 28-year-old forward scored the opener in the Madrid Derby on Sunday night to give Atletico Madrid the lead at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Lookman received a pass from Guilliano Simeone in the box before putting the ball into the back of the net.
The Super Eagles winger was on display for over 50 minutes before he was replaced by Argentine defender, Nahuel Molina.
The hosts turned the tie around in the second half with Vinicius Jr converting a spot kick and scoring from open play late on.
Federico Valverde gave Real Madrid the lead after he pounced on a defensive error by an Atletico Madrid defender before making it 2-1.
Nahuel Molina powered a shot from range off Julian Alvarez’s brilliant pass to restore parity for Atletico Madrid.
With about eighteen minutes left on the clock, Vinicius Jr scored the third goal to give Arbeloa his first Madrid Derby win..
