Lookman scores on debut as Atletico rout Betis 5-0AP, MADRIDAdemola Lookman on Thursday scored on his Atletico Madrid debut in a 5-0 rout of Real Betis Balompie that sent Diego Simeone’s team to the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey. Atletico Madrid’s Ademola Lookman, left, scores against Real Betis Balompie in their Copa del Rey quarter-final in Seville, Spain, on Thursday. “He came to help us and hopefully we can help him so he can continue to improve,” Atletico head coach Diego Simeone said of Lookman. “We have to enjoy these new player and hope that they help us like they did tonight.”Mexico midfielder Obed Vargas also made his Atletico debut after being signed from the Seattle Sounders. Atletico and Betis are to meet again tomorrow in La Liga, with Atletico the hosts.

Source: Taipei Times February 06, 2026 17:12 UTC