Ademola Lookman continued his fine run of form after scoring the decisive goal in Atlético Madrid’s 1-0 victory over Girona on Sunday night in La Liga.
The Super Eagles star once again proved vital for Diego Simeone’s side, helping Atlético stay in the race for a third-place finish while pushing Girona deeper into relegation trouble.
Ademola Lookman Extends Scoring Run for Atlético Madrid
The Nigerian forward made the difference at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano with a calm finish during the first half.
His latest strike means Ademola Lookman has now scored in consecutive league matches after also finding the net against Osasuna in Atlético Madrid’s previous outing.
The goal arrived during a special moment for Antoine Griezmann, who was making his 500th appearance for the club and playing his final home game of the season.
The French forward showed his experience by setting up Lookman with a precise pass inside the box, allowing the attacker to convert from close range.
Lookman’s growing influence has become increasingly important for Atlético Madrid in the closing weeks of the campaign.
The 28-year-old now has four La Liga goals this season and has contributed nine goals alongside three assists across all competitions.
Jan Oblak Frustrates Girona as Relegation Fears Grow
Despite falling behind, Girona responded strongly and created several dangerous opportunities throughout the match.
However, Atlético goalkeeper Jan Oblak produced a series of impressive saves to protect his side’s narrow advantage.
The visitors came close through Viktor Tsygankov, Azzedine Ounahi, and Alex Moreno, but Oblak remained unbeatable on the night.
Girona continued to push forward in the second half, yet their lack of composure in front of goal proved costly once again.
Atlético Madrid also had chances to increase their lead, with Thiago Almada creating a promising opening for Griezmann late in the game.
The veteran forward failed to hit the target, but it did not affect the final result as the home side secured all three points.
Lookman was substituted after 63 minutes, having already delivered the key moment that decided the contest.
His performance added another strong chapter to an impressive campaign for both club and country.
The defeat leaves Girona in serious danger heading into the final day of the season.
The club has now gone nine matches without a win and must rely on other results while fighting to avoid relegation from La Liga.
For Atlético Madrid, the victory marked their 15th home league win of the season and kept alive their hopes of finishing third in the table.