Ademola Lookman Equals Luis Suárez Record After Scoring in Atletico Madrid Win

Tremendous Eagles ahead Ademola Lookman scored for Atletico Madrid in their 4-2 win over Espanyol on Saturday.

Lookman saved his place in the beginning line-up after scoring in opposition to Membership Brugge in the UEFA Champions League earlier in the week. Atletico Madrid got here into the match as favourites however had been made to work onerous for the victory.

Espanyol took a shock lead in the sixth minute by way of Jofre. Atletico responded quarter-hour later when Alexander Sørloth scored to stage the sport earlier than half-time.

4 minutes after the restart, Álex Baena put Atletico forward. Lookman then scored in the 58th minute after reacting shortly to a flick from Sørloth from a nook kick and guiding the ball into the online.

Sørloth later added a fourth objective in the 72nd minute, whereas Espanyol scored a late comfort objective. The match ended 4-2 in favour of Atletico Madrid.

Lookman performed 60 minutes and delivered a powerful efficiency, persevering with to develop in affect in Atletico’s assault.

In accordance with Opta statistics, Lookman’s objective was his sixth objective contribution for Atletico Madrid, equalling the report held by former striker Luis Suárez for one of the best begin by a participant on the membership.

Atletico Madrid will subsequent face Marseille in the UEFA Champions League Spherical of 16 playoff. Lookman will hope to proceed his advantageous type and assist his group safe a optimistic end result.