Lookman Starts as Atletico Madrid Beat Alaves 2-1 to Extend Winning Run

Ademola Lookman started for Atletico Madrid as they secured a hard-fought 2-1 LaLiga victory away to Deportivo Alaves. Atletico took the lead in the 33rd minute when Alejandro Grimaldo finished Jonathan David’s clever backheel. Alaves levelled in first-half stoppage time after Lucas Boyé converted a penalty. Alaves were reduced to 10 men in the 61st minute after Angel Pérez was sent off following a VAR review. Lookman was substituted at half-time, before Cristian Romero headed home Alex Baena’s cross in the 87th minute to seal the win. The result moved Atletico onto 19 points from eight matches, leaving them second in the table.

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