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Lookman Scores First La Liga Goal To Help Atletico Defeat Espanyol

Football • Feb 21
Lookman Scores First La Liga Goal To Help Atletico Defeat Espanyol
**Lookman Brings Joy to Atletico Fans as They Defeat Espanyol 4-2** In a thrilling La Liga encounter at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Saturday, Ademola Lookman made it count with his first goal in the Spanish top flight, helping Atlético Madrid come from behind to claim a 4-2 victory against Espanyol. The win marked an end to Atletico's three-game goal drought in La Liga and prevented what would have been the team's first four-game winless run since December 2021. Lookman, who has been in great form since joining the team from Atalanta in January, showed his class with a crucial goal and assist in the match. His timely run allowed him to nod in a diving header at the back post from a corner, putting Atletico 3-1 ahead. Espanyol, who have struggled since the turn of the year, started well and took the lead through Jofre Carreras on eight minutes. However, their joy was short-lived as Alexander Sorloth equalised with a well-taken shot into the bottom corner just 13 minutes later. Atletico then took control of the game, with Giuliano Simeone giving them a 2-1 lead in the 49th minute. Alexander Sorloth scored his second goal of the game to make it 3-1 for Atletico, before Edu Expósito netted a late consolation goal for Espanyol to make it 3-2. However, Atletico sealed the win with a fourth goal, leaving Espanyol with an eight-game winless streak. The victory will be a welcome boost for Atletico fans, who will be hoping that Lookman's goal is the start of a successful run for the team. With La Liga's top teams starting to tighten their grip on the league, Atletico will need to maintain this level of performance if they want to stay in contention for a top-four finish.
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