Griezmann Hails Ademola Lookman After Stunning Atlético Debut In Copa Rout

According to Ireporter Online, Antoine Griezmann has praised Ademola Lookman following the Nigerian forward’s remarkable debut for Atlético Madrid in a commanding 5-0 Copa del Rey quarter-final victory over Real Betis on Thursday night.

Lookman, who joined Atlético from Atalanta earlier this week, made an immediate impact by scoring a goal and providing an assist, signaling a promising start to his LaLiga career with the Rojiblancos. The 28-year-old featured for 79 minutes, playing a pivotal role as Atlético dominated the match. David Hancko opened the scoring before Giuliano Simeone doubled the lead in the 30th minute. Lookman then showcased his composure in front of goal by finishing a swift counter-attack in the 37th minute to make it 3-0. He later set up Griezmann for the fourth goal, while Thiago Almada completed the scoring.

After the match, Griezmann emphasized the importance of helping new signings integrate smoothly and thrive on the pitch. “Regarding Lookman, the idea is to enjoy the new players and let them give us nights of joy like this one,” he said.

Lookman’s lively display quickly won over Atlético supporters, with his pace, intelligent movement, and finishing providing a glimpse of his potential contribution to Diego Simeone’s squad this season. The emphatic win propels Atlético Madrid into the Copa del Rey semi-finals and builds momentum ahead of their next LaLiga encounter, where both Atlético and Real Betis are set to face each other again on Sunday.