Atletico Madrid vs Real Sociedad: Ademola Lookman targets Amunike’s 29-year Copa del Rey record

Super Eagles striker Ademola Lookman will be looking to match Emmanuel Amunike’s 29-year-old record when his Atlético Madrid side takes on Real Sociedad in the final of the Copa del Rey on Saturday, April 18, Afrik-Foot reports.

​After sealing a semifinal place in the UEFA Champions League, Atleti will now be looking to wrap up their first title of the campaign.

They face a tough battle against league rivals Real Sociedad at the Estadio de la Cartuja in Seville.

​The game promises to be a crunch encounter, given the form of both teams and the intensity of their rivalry.

However, Diego Simeone’s men have dominated the fixture in recent history.

​The Txuri-Urdin have not defeated them since January 2022. In fact, in their last ten meetings, Los Rojiblancos have won five and drawn five.

​Going into the fixture, coach Simeone will be banking on his most trusted lieutenants.

He is not expected to make any major changes to the team that faced Barcelona in midweek; as such, Ademola Lookman is expected to start.

​Ademola Lookman Could Match Emmanuel Amunike’s Record

​Ademola Lookman is expected to start for Los Rojiblancos on Saturday. The Super Eagles attacker joined the club in the January transfer window and has since become a key fixture in the team’s starting eleven.

​Lookman has contributed six goals and four assists in 17 appearances for Atleti since joining in January, and he will be looking to continue that impressive run.

​Meanwhile, he has a chance to write his name in history by becoming the first Super Eagles star to win the Copa del Rey in 29 years.

The first and only Nigerian to win the trophy was former Nigeria under-17 coach Emmanuel Amunike, who won it with Barcelona in 1997.

​It is a chance for Lookman to win his first title with Atlético Madrid, and he will be looking to grab the opportunity with both hands.