Atletico Madrid forward Ademola Lookman etched his name into the club’s history books on Sunday by scoring in his LaLiga Madrid derby debut against Real Madrid. The Nigerian international became the eighth Atletico player in the 21st century to score in his first derby appearance and the first since Luciano Vietto achieved the feat in October 2015 during a 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Lookman also made history as the first Nigerian ever to score in a Madrid derby. The goal came in the 33rd minute following a swift attacking move, as he drove into the box and calmly finished after a clever backheel assist from Giuliano Simeone, giving Diego Simeone’s side a 1-0 lead going into halftime.

Despite Lookman’s early breakthrough, Real Madrid turned the game around in the second half. Federico Valverde struck, followed by a brace from Vinicius Junior, handing Los Blancos a 3-2 victory. Nahuel Molina had temporarily leveled the score with a stunning long-range strike, but Vinicius’s second goal in the 72nd minute ultimately secured the win for the hosts.

The match marked a bittersweet debut for Lookman: while Atletico fell short, his historic goal highlighted the forward’s immediate impact and underlined his potential to play a key role in high-profile matches for the club.

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