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By Seyi Babalola
New Atletico Madrid player Ademola Lookman, on Thursday, set a new record after scoring his first goal on his debut for the club.
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone gave Lookman his first start after he joined the Spanish LaLiga club in the January transfer window.
The Nigerian international helped Atletico Madrid defeat Real Betis 5-0 in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals.
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The 28-year-old scored a goal and also provided an assist as Atletico advanced to the Copa del Rey semi-final stage.
And according to OptaJose, Lookman became the first Atletico Madrid player to debut as a starter against a LaLiga opponent with a goal and an assist in any competition since the 2013/14 season.
The goal against Real Betis was also Lookman’s 100th career goal, while the assist was his 56th assist – for his seventh professional club.
Lookman has played for RB Salzburg, Atalanta, Leicester City, Fulham and Everton in the past.
