Andrew Olsson
February 13, 2026Copa del Rey: Atlético Madrid and Lookman thump pitiful Barcelona in 1st leg
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Copa del Rey: Atlético Madrid and Lookman thump pitiful Barcelona in 1st leg
Ademola Lookman contributed a goal and an assist as Atlético Madrid crushed FC Barcelona 4-0 to put one step in the Copa del Rey final with a lopsided semifinal first leg result.
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The Nigeria national team star smashed in the first goal but was not credited for it due to the ball crossing the line after Barca goalkeeper Joan Garcia allowed a backpass to go under his foot in the 6th minute.
Lookman finally gets his 2nd Copa del Rey goal
But the big money signing from Atalanta received full credit when he finished from Julián Alvarez’s clever pass in the 33rd minute after Antoine Griezmann’s stunning strike in the 14th minute. The Nigerian then returned the favor just before halftime with the Argentine striking in the fourth goal to complete a stunning first half.
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The Blaugrana attempted to respond in the 52nd minute but Pau Cubarsi’s initial goal was ruled out for offsides by VAR. The visitors failed to gain any ground in the second half at the Metropolitano Stadium in the Spanish capital, leaving them a massive deficit to make up next Wednesday in Catalonia.
The Super Eagles star now has 2 goals and an assist in 3 matches since joining. Next up is a return to LaLiga with a trip to Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, where Los Rojiblancos will attempt to maintain their position in third place.