Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman’s clinical header helped spark a thrilling 4-2 comeback for Atletico Madrid against Espanyol in LaLiga, with Alexander Sorloth netting twice to secure all three points.
Espanyol had taken an early lead through Jofre Carreras, but Atletico responded with relentless attacking pressure at the Metropolitano.
The visitors struck just six minutes in as Tyrhys Dolan’s clever run down the right set up a low cross, which Marcos Llorente’s attempted clearance deflected into Carreras, giving Espanyol a surprise advantage.
Atletico levelled swiftly, though, with Sorloth connecting with Llorente’s cross for a precise first-time finish from close range.
After the break, Atletico took control. Giuliano Simeone’s composed finish through Marko Dmitrovic’s legs in the 49th minute put the hosts ahead, before Ademola Lookman’s unmarked diving header from Matteo Ruggeri’s cross doubled the advantage nine minutes later.
Sorloth’s second, a powerful header off the post, sealed Atletico’s fourth, despite a late consolation from Edu Exposito for Espanyol.
The victory ends Atletico’s two-game LaLiga skid, with Sorloth now leading the team’s league scoring charts on nine goals.
Simeone also continued his fine run, registering 14 goal involvements across all competitions this season (six goals, eight assists), surpassing his total from 2024-25.
Atletico dominated the match statistically, registering 18 shots, nine on target, with an expected goals tally of 2.89 compared to Espanyol’s 1.06 xG.
