Lookman has had at least 4 failed moves from Atalanta before transferring to Atletico Madrid. He joined Atletico Madrid for the 2025/2026 La Liga season.
Since Lookman joined the team in February 2026, he has made an outstanding impact by increasing his tally to 3 goals and 2 assists within the first month of his transfer to Atletico Madrid.
His quick adaptation to the new team, debut performance on a team that struggled with so many draws and his ability for tactical versatility earned him the title “Simeon’s Talisman”.
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Lookman’s Achievements So Far:
First Champion’s League Goal
Yesterday, 18 February 2026, he featured in the game Atletico played against Brugge. Lookman recorded his first goal for the UEFA Champions League as an Atletico Madrid player. Atletico Madrid had led the game. Julián Álvarez scored the first goal in 8 minutes.
The Nigerian forward scored the second goal for his team before halftime (45+4) from a corner kick. His goal was very important in helping Atletico secure the draw.
This was his first Champion’s league goal in Atletico Madrid. Although Brugge had trailed at first half and Atletico led by 2-0 in the first half, they returned all goals with Tzolis’ 89th minute goal equalising the game.
They drew the home game by the end of the match. He has made 5 goal contributions since he joined Atletico Madrid. He has brought life back to the team with his strong attacking presence.
100th Career Goal
Lookman had no delay when he joined Atletico Madrid. He scored for his new team at 37’ in the 5-0 defeat against Real Betis in the Copa del Rey quarter-final.
This goal recorded his 100th career goal (following a counterattack) on the very first night he made his professional appearance as a player for Atletico Madrid after transferring from Atlanta.
His debut goal, which pushed him into the 100-goal club, made a statement. One goal, first game, and was pushed into the 100th goal.
He also recorded an assist in that game. He sealed his £40 million deal on Monday, and by Thursday, he was already transforming the team and setting new records.
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Copa Del Rey Semi-Final Victory
The superstar also displayed an outstanding performance as Atletico Madrid thrashed Barcelona 4-0 in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg on February 12, where he played as a left winger.
The game was so good that Atletico Madrid led by 4-0 in the first half. Lookman would have even scored the first goal when Eric played a backpass to Garcia. However, the ball was not controlled well, and it crossed the line before Lookman hit the net. By VAR’s review, it was recorded as Eric’s own goals.
Eric’s own goal opened the match in favour of Atletico Madrid at 6’. By 14, Antoine Griezmann had hit the net, securing another goal for the team.
At the 33rd minute, Alvarez passed the ball again to Lookman, who swept it into the net to score his first goal in that match, which is Atletico’s third goal.
At 45+2’, Alvarez hit the net with an assist from Lookman securing the team’s 4-0 win against Barcelona FC.
Last season, Barcelona beat Atletico Madrid in the semi-final. With Lookman in the team, there would likely be a reversal of that order. Atletico Madrid will carry this 4-0 victory into the second leg at Camp Nou on 3rd March 2026
Although the superstar has appeared in two La Liga games, against Real Betis and Rayo Vallecano, he has yet to score any goals. However, since he joined Atletico Madrid, he has made 5 appearances, scored 3 goals, and 2 assists.
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