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Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman continued his impressive start to life at Atletico Madrid by scoring twice in a convincing 4-1 victory over Getafe in a preseason friendly on Wednesday evening. The Nigerian international, who completed his move to Diego Simeone's side during the winter transfer window, produced a clinical first-half display to put Atletico Madrid firmly in control before the break. Lookman opened the scoring just five minutes into the contest, reacting quickest to a loose ball inside the penalty area to fire a rebound into the back of the net from close range. The former Atalanta star doubled Atletico's advantage in the 35th minute, calmly finishing past Getafe goalkeeper David Soria after a well-worked attacking move. Getafe pulled one back five minutes before halftime through Alvaro Gutierrez to head into the interval trailing by a single goal. Atletico Madrid restored their dominance in the second half, with Arnau Ortiz extending the lead before Obed Vargas added a fourth to seal a comfortable victory over their fellow La Liga side as preparations for the 2026/2027 campaign continued. Lookman will be pleased with another influential performance as he continues to settle into life at the Wanda Metropolitano following his move from Atalanta. With the new campaign fast approaching, the Nigerian International will be eager to continue adapting to Simeone's tactical demands and establish himself as a key figure in Atletico Madrid's attack. Adeyemi Adewale