Ademola Lookman makes history on Atletico Madrid debut in 5-0 Copa del Rey win over Real Betis | OneFootball

Atletico Madrid thrashed Real Betis 5-0 in the Copa del Rey quarter-final at Estadio de La Cartuja on Thursday evening, continuing their dominance over Manuel Pellegrini’s side in the competition.

Atleti have now eliminated Betis six times from the Copa del Rey and remain unbeaten in 11 games against them in the competition.

David Hancko gave Atleti the lead in the 12th minute, rising highest to plant Koke’s corner past Adrian.

Shortly after, Atleti almost doubled their lead when debutant Ademola Lookman evaded his markers, but shot wide.

Just before the half-hour mark, Nelson Deossa missed an opportunity to restore parity, rifling a rebound wide.

A minute after Deossa’s missed chance, Atletico doubled their lead as Matteo Ruggeri cut the ball back to Giuliano Simeone, who finished neatly for 2-0.

Lookman increased the visitors’ advantage in the 37th minute, showing clever footwork and composure to blast the ball past the outstretched Adrian.

Antoine Griezmann compounded Betis’ woes in the 62nd minute. After getting teed up by Lookman, the Frenchman rifled into the far corner for 4-0.

Lookman became the first Atleti player to score and assist on his full debut against a La Liga opponent in any competition since the 2013/14 season.

Thiago Almada completed the rout in the 83rd minute, burying a rebound home.

Atleti, along with Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao, and Real Sociedad, have all reached the semi-finals. The draw will take place on Friday.

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