Atletico Madrid defeated Real Betis 5-0 in the Copa del Rey quarterfinals at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville on February 5, 2026. The win advanced Diego Simeone’s team to the semifinals for the third consecutive season. Ademola Lookman, the Nigerian forward, starred on his debut after transferring from Atalanta.
Early Dominance
Atletico Madrid started strongly and took the lead in the 12th minute. David Hancko headed in a corner from Koke to beat goalkeeper Adrian San Miguel. Then Giuliano Simeone doubled the advantage in the 30th minute. He drilled the ball home from Matteo Ruggeri’s low cross across the box.
Lookman’s Impact
Moreover Lookman extended the lead in the 37th minute. Pablo Barrios assisted him during a counter-attack, and Lookman slotted the ball into the bottom corner after weaving past defenders. In the 62nd minute, Lookman provided a reverse pass to Antoine Griezmann. Griezmann curled the shot into the top corner for the fourth goal.
Sealing the Victory
Later Thiago Almada completed the scoring in the 83rd minute. He turned in a rebound after Griezmann’s low shot forced a save from the goalkeeper. Atletico dominated with 2.85 expected goals compared to Betis’ 0.85.
Match Context
Lookman played 79 minutes before Obed Vargas replaced him. The forward recorded five shots and nine touches in the opposition box. Atletico eliminated Betis in their sixth straight Copa knockout tie without defeat. The teams meet again in La Liga on Sunday, with Atletico third and Betis fifth in the standings.
