Ademola Lookman continued his stunning start to life at Atlético Madrid with a commanding display that powered his side to a 4–0 win over Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg at the Metropolitano.
After marking his Atlético Madrid debut with a goal and an assist against Real Betis, Lookman delivered another decisive performance on a big stage.
Ademola Lookman Sets the Tone as Atlético Madrid Overwhelm Barcelona
The Super Eagles forward played with confidence and purpose, helping Diego Simeone’s side impose their tempo from the opening whistle.
Atlético struck early when Eric García turned the ball into his own net inside six minutes, handing the hosts the perfect start.
The early breakthrough unsettled Barcelona and allowed Atlético Madrid to press higher with intensity.
Antoine Griezmann doubled the advantage in the 14th minute, reacting quickly inside the box to finish clinically and underline Atlético’s dominance.
Lookman Adds Goal and Assist in Copa del Rey Statement
As Barcelona struggled to cope with Atlético’s pace and movement, Ademola Lookman took control of the contest.
In the 33rd minute, he timed his run perfectly to latch onto a precise pass from Julián Álvarez before calmly guiding his effort into the bottom corner.
The Nigerian forward was not done. Deep into first-half stoppage time, Lookman turned provider, setting up Álvarez for a composed finish from the edge of the area to make it 4–0 before the break.
It was a first-half masterclass from Atlético Madrid, with Lookman at the heart of every dangerous move. His direct running, sharp decision-making, and calm finishing constantly troubled Barcelona’s back line.
Barcelona thought they had a response after the restart, but Pau Cubarsí’s effort was ruled out for offside following a VAR review.
Atlético remained disciplined, controlled possession, and managed the game professionally to secure a commanding advantage ahead of the second leg.
With a goal and an assist against Barcelona to add to his debut performance, Lookman is seriously pushing Atlético Madrid’s to Copa del Rey glory.
If this form continues, the Super Eagles star could become one of the defining players for the club this season as he has two goals and two assists already.