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Ademola Lookman Scores 100th Career Goal on Atlético Madrid Debut

Nigeria international Ademola Lookman marked a dream start to his Atlético Madrid career by scoring the 100th goal of his professional career on his debut against Real Betis.

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The Super Eagles forward found the net during Atlético’s Copa del Rey quarter-final clash in Seville, delivering a moment of individual brilliance in the 37th minute.

Lookman dribbled past two Betis defenders before calmly slotting the ball home to make it 3–0 for Diego Simeone’s side.

His goal crowned a dominant first-half display from Atlético Madrid, who went into the break with a commanding three-goal advantage away from home.

Lookman’s debut strike not only underlined his immediate impact at the Spanish club but also represented a significant personal milestone, as it was the 100th goal of his senior career.

The performance will further raise expectations around the Nigerian forward as he begins a new chapter with Atlético Madrid.