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電車止め「何分遅らせたか」競った疑い 撮り鉄の中高生7人立件

The young South Korean footballer, identified as the 7th number, made his debut in the final match of the 2026-2027 Liga season. In just 13 minutes, his final goal transformed the atmosphere. With a neutral expression, the coach Diego Simeone could not help but smile. The Korean soccer icon, Lee In (25, Athletic Bilbao) scored the winning goal in the Liga opening match against Mataro, leading the team to a 2-0 victory.

He came on as a substitute in the 20th minute and struck the goal in the 25th minute of the second half. Clearing three defenders in front of him, he precisely struck the upper corner of the goalpost with a powerful left-footed shot. After displaying focused and relentless attacking movements, the fans in the locker room erupted in celebration.

Alongside the team captain, Coach Simeone was also overjoyed. The young player, who had switched from a side attacker to a goal scorer, displayed a proactive attitude in attacking the goal. Coach Simeone, who values both attacking and strong defensive support, often sends defenders deep into the box to create pressure. This proactive approach allowed the Athletic Bilbao players to regain their confidence, eventually scoring two goals, including an add-on from Alex Barrena in the 40th minute, making Athletic Bilbao the clear winner.

The player achieved a remarkable 93% pass success rate and scored one out of three shots, solidifying the pride of Athletic Bilbao. The top scorer of the match, David Hanzko (8.0), received the highest 7.8 points from the evaluation site Huskcored.com. Commentator Steve Kim of the Chosun Ilbo, who witnessed the game, stated that Lee In created a powerful image in front of the cheering fans, solidifying his status as a central figure for Athletic Bilbao following his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.

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