The 28-year-old Nigerian joined from Atalanta on February 2 for €35 million and came off the bench in the Copa del Rey quarter-final against Real Betis. He rifled in Atlético's third goal in the 37th minute, then assisted Antoine Griezmann for the fourth in a dominant 5-0 win that sent them to the semi-finals. Lookman earned man-of-the-match with an 8.4 rating, seamless play in Simeone's system, and praise from Griezmann, who welcomed him with open arms after a joyful hug.
Diego Simeone didn’t believe he could have a player like Lookman someone actually dribbling and turning defenders up and down 😂
— Kara (@UTDKara) February 6, 2026
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