Nigeria international Ademola Lookman shared his thoughts following a difficult home debut at the Metropolitano Stadium as Atletico Madrid suffered a 1-0 defeat against Real Betis. The Sunday night fixture marked a significant milestone for the winger but ultimately ended in frustration for Diego Simeone’s men. This result represents the first league loss on home soil for the Rojiblancos during the current campaign.
The decisive moment arrived in the 28th minute when Brazil international Antony secured the winning goal for the visitors. Lookman nearly altered the course of the match when he found the back of the net, but the officiating team promptly ruled the goal out for an offside infringement. Despite the team’s inability to find an equalizer, the newly crowned African Footballer of the Year took to social media to express his feelings regarding the milestone and the team’s future.
“Not the result we wanted but we stay positive. Very special moment making my debut in the Metropolitano. Aupa Atleti,” he wrote on X.
Lookman’s arrival in Spain has generated significant excitement among the Atleti faithful, and his performance suggested he will play a vital role in their attacking rotations. While the defeat stalls the club’s momentum in the standings, the forward emphasized the importance of maintaining a constructive outlook as the squad prepares for upcoming fixtures. Atletico Madrid must now regroup to defend their position in the top four after dropping these crucial points at home.
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