Ademola Lookman plays his debut in Copa del Rey quarter-final clash against Real Betis on February 5, 2026New Atlético Madrid forward, Ademola Lookman, marked his debut for the Spanish club with a goal on Thursday, netting the third strike in their Copa del Rey quarter-final clash against Real Betis at the Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Atlético coach Diego Simeone had hinted on Wednesday at the possibility of handing Lookman his debut in the fixture. We’re going to need them, and we’ll work together to finish the season in the best way possible,” Simeone said, via Spidy Atlético. As a result, the Copa del Rey represents Atlético’s most realistic route to silverware this season, although they must first overcome Betis. I’m happy to join Atlético de Madrid, a massive club with rich history and passion,” Lookman wrote on X.

Source: Punch February 05, 2026 21:16 UTC