The 28-year-old Nigerian international, who joined Atletico from Atalanta in January, became the first player to score on his Champions League debut for Atletico since Héctor Herrera against Juventus in September 2019, according to OptaJose. Lookman is also the first to achieve the feat as a starter since Ángel Correa netted against Benfica in September 2015.
Lookman has been in fine form since his move to Diego Simeone’s side, already scoring three goals in LaLiga. His impact has added depth to Atletico Madrid’s attacking options ahead of crucial fixtures in both domestic and European competitions.
The forward will now turn his focus to the weekend’s LaLiga clash with Espanyol, hoping to continue his scoring streak and help Atletico maintain their strong position in the league.