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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman marked his debut for Atletico Madrid with a goal and assist as the Rojiblancos swept Real Betis apart in the Copa Del Rey quarter-final.
The 28-year-old forward completed his €40 million move from Atalanta on Tuesday and immediately made an impact 48 hours later.
Ademola Lookman started in attack alongside veteran French forward, Antoine Griezmann in the 5-0 rout on Real Betis.
Lookman received a fine pass from Griezmann in blistering counterattacking move, beat three players before spotting the ball into the back of the net to put Atletico Madrid 3-0 up in the first half.
The Super Eagles forward returned the favour in similar fashion in the second half as Griezmann scored Atletico Madrid’s fourth goal of the night.
Antoine Griezmann talked about the importance of welcoming Lookman and the new players with open arms”Regarding Lookman, the idea is to enjoy the new players and let them give us nights of joy like this one.”
“We are a team, a dressing room, a club, and a fanbase that makes things easy.”
“From the first second, every new player is welcomed with open arms, and you can see that with the new signings.”
Ademola Lookman received a standing ovation as he substituted after 79 minute of action for his new club.
