Lee Kang-in marks Spain return with 1st goal for Atletico Madrid
Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in celebrated his return to Spain by scoring his first goal for Atletico Madrid in their season-opening victory. Lee netted Atleti's first goal in their 2-0 win over Malaga CF at Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on Wednesday (local time) and was named the Man of the Match for his effort. The goal broke the scoreless deadlock in the 70th minute, with Alex Baena…
Atletico Madrid's Spanish return was marked by a commanding 2-0 victory over Malaga CF at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday. The Korean midfielder, Lee Kang-in, secured his first goal for the club in the 70th minute, breaking the scoreless deadlock. His goal was followed by a well-deserved win for Atletico Madrid as Alex Baena added the second goal 15 minutes later.
Having started the match on the bench, Lee replaced Carlos Martin in the 57th minute. He broke through after being set up by a pass from David Hancko on the right wing, unleashing a powerful left-footed shot into the top left corner of the goal. Lee's arrival in Spain was marked by a brief stint with Paris Saint-Germain before joining Atletico Madrid in late July, after spending his teenage years with Valencia CF's youth academy.
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