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…
South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in made a triumphant return to Spain, netting his first goal for Atletico Madrid in their season-opening triumph. The Argentine league leaders defeated Malaga CF 2-0 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on Wednesday, with the Korean star bagging the opening goal in the 70th minute. His strike broke a goalless deadlock and was followed by Alex Baena's insurance goal 15 minutes later to give Atletico Madrid a winning start to the La Liga campaign.
Lee, who joined Atletico Madrid in late July after a stint with Paris Saint-Germain in France, initially sat on the bench before replacing Carlos Martin in the 57th minute. After a few attempts, he broke through 13 minutes after coming on, receiving a pass from David Hancko on the right wing before unleashing a powerful left-footed shot into the top left corner of the net.
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