Atlético Madrid's newest attacking star, Nigerian international Ademola Lookman, has made an immediate impact since joining the club, equaling a remarkable goalscoring benchmark previously set by club legend Luis Suárez.
In Saturday's thrilling 4-2 LaLiga victory over RCD Espanyol at the Civitas Metropolitano, Lookman scored his first league goal for the Colchoneros with a superb header, contributing to a dominant team performance that included braces from Alexander Sørloth and additional strikes from Giuliano Simeone.
The goal marked Lookman's fourth in just six appearances across all competitions since his high-profile transfer from Atalanta in early February.
According to Opta statistics (tracking data since the 2013/14 season), this tally matches the best goalscoring record for a new player in their first six matches for Atlético Madrid, a feat previously achieved by Luis Suárez during his 2020/21 debut season with the club.
Lookman's blistering start also includes contributions in the UEFA Champions League and Copa del Rey, bringing his total goal involvements (goals plus assists) to six in the same period an output matched only by Suárez in recent club history.
"This is a proud moment for Ademola and a testament to his quality and adaptation under Diego Simeone's demanding system," said an Atlético Madrid spokesperson. "To equal a record held by a player of Luis Suárez's caliber so early in his Atlético journey highlights the exceptional talent we've welcomed to the Wanda Metropolitano."
The 28-year-old Super Eagles forward, who has quickly endeared himself to fans with his pace, finishing, and versatility, continues to thrive in high-stakes environments following his Europa League heroics and consistent performances prior to the move.
Lookman's form arrives at a key juncture for Atlético, boosting attacking options amid a competitive LaLiga campaign and upcoming European fixtures.
Atlético Madrid looks forward to building on this momentum as the season progresses, with Lookman already proving a vital addition to the squad.