Ademola Lookman was on target in a thrilling Madrid derby on Sunday night, but it was Real Madrid who emerged 3-2 winners over Atletico Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu.
The Nigerian forward gave Atletico the perfect start, breaking the deadlock in the 33rd minute with a composed finish to put the visitors ahead.
However, Real Madrid responded strongly after the break, with Vinicius Junior restoring parity in the 52nd minute before Federico Valverde fired Los Blancos into the lead just three minutes later.
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Atletico refused to back down, and Nahuel Molina leveled the score in the 66th minute, setting up a tense finale in front of a packed Bernabéu crowd.
With the match finely poised, Vinicius Junior struck again in the 72nd minute, sealing the victory for Real Madrid and ensuring they claimed bragging rights in one of Spain’s fiercest rivalries.
Despite Lookman’s impressive opener, Atletico Madrid were left empty-handed as Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 win in the high-stakes encounter.