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The Digest:

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has equalled a club record at Atletico Madrid after scoring in their 4-2 LaLiga victory over Espanyol on Saturday. Lookman has now scored four goals in his first six appearances across all competitions for Atletico, matching the best record at the club since 2013/14 previously set by Luis Suárez in 2020/21. Lookman found the net alongside Alexander Sorloth (brace) and Giuliano Simeone in the dominant home win. The Nigerian international joined Atletico from Atalanta in the January transfer window and has been outstanding for Diego Simeone's side. He will look to continue his form when Atletico host Club Brugge in Tuesday's Champions League Round of 16 playoff second leg, following a 3-3 draw in the first leg where Lookman also scored.

Key Points:
  • Lookman's record-equalling start cements his status as one of Europe's most in-form forwards.
  • It validates Atletico's January investment and Lookman's decision to join the club.
  • Lookman gains confidence, while Atletico benefits from his immediate impact.
  • This signals the Nigerian's seamless adaptation to LaLiga.
  • The timing, ahead of a crucial UCL tie, boosts momentum.
Lookman equals Luis Suárez's Atletico record with four goals in six games after scoring in a 4-2 win over Espanyol, ahead of the Club Brugge clash.

Sources: Complete Sports, Soccernet