Nigerian international Ademola Lookman has reached a significant milestone for Atletico Madrid after scoring in their 2-1 victory over Osasuna at El Sadar Stadium on Tuesday, May 12. The Super Eagles winger opened the scoring for Los Rojiblancos in the 15th minute from the penalty spot, following a lengthy VAR review that awarded the spot kick after a handball involving Javi Galan.
Eight minutes later, Osasuna nearly equalized when Koke's poor back pass allowed Ante Budimir to chip the ball over the bar from close range. Atletico doubled their lead in the 71st minute through substitute Alexander Sorloth, who headed home from a corner. However, Marcos Llorente was sent off eight minutes later, reducing Atletico to ten men. In stoppage time, Kike Barja pulled one back for Osasuna after being set up by Raul Garcia de Haro, but Atletico held on for the win.
Lookman Sets Atletico Madrid Milestone
With his goal against Osasuna, Lookman has now become the fourth-highest goalscorer for Atletico Madrid among players signed during the winter transfer window. The Nigerian forward joined the Spanish club in February and made an immediate impact by scoring on his debut against Real Betis in the Copa del Rey. He has now registered eight goals and three assists in 22 appearances across all competitions for Atletico.
In the match against Osasuna, Lookman completed all his dribbles, recorded a 79 percent pass accuracy, and won six duels, earning a 7.4 rating from SofaScore. Atletico Madrid have already secured qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League and currently sit fourth in the La Liga table.
Lookman Performed Above Expectations - Adebara
Nigerian sports journalist Sodiq Adebara believes Lookman has made a huge impact since joining Atletico Madrid. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Legit.ng, Adebara said the Super Eagles star has proven his quality in La Liga. He stated: "We must all admit that Ademola Lookman has done extremely well since joining Atletico Madrid. A lot of people thought the Super Eagles winger would struggle with the switch from Serie A to La Liga, but he has once again shown the world that he is an elite player. He reached the final of the Copa del Rey and the semifinal of the UEFA Champions League within three months. I strongly believe next season will be even better for the Nigerian international."
Before joining Atletico Madrid, Lookman won the 2023/24 UEFA Europa League, becoming the first player to score a hat-trick in the final. His performances have drawn praise from fans and pundits alike, and he continues to be a key player for both club and country.
