Fans Criticize Lookman for Celebrating Historic Derby Goal After Atlético Loss

Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman scored the opener in the Madrid derby, becoming the first Nigerian to find the net in this high-profile fixture. According to Opta data, he was also the first Atlético player since Luciano Vietto in 2015 to score on his derby debut and only the eighth in the 21st century to do so. Despite his milestone strike, Atlético fell 3-2 to Real Madrid. Lookman shared images of his celebration on social media, sparking backlash from fans. Supporters accused him of being insensitive and questioned why he would highlight a personal achievement immediately after his team’s defeat.

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