Ademola Lookman opened his account in the Spanish league as Atletico came back from a goal down to record a 4-2 win over Espanyol on Saturday night.
The Nigerian forward had already scored in both the Copa del Rey and the UEFA Champions League, but had drawn blanks in two previous league outings since completing a €40 million move during the winter transfer window from Atalanta.
However, he continued his brilliant start to life and made it six goal contributions from six games for his new side.
Alexander Sorloth (2) and Giuliano Simeone were also on the scoresheet for Atletico Madrid, while Jofre Carreras and Edu Esposito scored for the visitors.
Lookman opens league account in Spain
Atletico Madrid were without a win in their last three league matches, losing the last two, headed into the encounter in search of a crucial win to boost their chances of returning into the top three.
They had also not beaten Espanyol since a 2-1 win in 2022, recording four draws and one defeat in their last five meetings.
It looked as if the run would continue when Jofre opened scoring for the visitors in the sixth minute with a good finish past Jan Oblak.
However, Sorloth pulled one back for the home side with a clean goal, guiding the ball into rhe net after an assist from Antoine Griezmann.
The Norwegian went close once more, while Atletico also had other chances to take the lead for the first time in the clash but could not put the ball into the net as the first half ended 1-1.
They second goal finally came as Simeone got on the end of a fine team play and fired into the back of the net.
Lookman then joined in on the act, heading home at the back post after Matteo Ruggeri had flicked a corner kick into his path.
Sorloth then scored his second of the game with a superb header after an equally brilliant cross from Ruggeri, before Esposito grabbed a consolation for Espanyol.
Atletico Madrid would go on to win 3-2 in the match, with Lookman scoring in La Liga for the first time, although they remain in fourth place behind Villarreal on goal difference.
What next for Atletico Madrid?
Atletico Madrid will now shift their attention to the second leg of their Champions League playoff clash against Club Brugge on Tuesday, after a 3-3 draw in the first leg in Belgium.
