스페인 언론, 이강인에 ‘별 3개’…“새로운 영웅 발견”

Spain's media hailed 25-year-old Atlético Madrid player, Ichin, with three stars after his decisive goal in the match against Mallorca during the first home opener of the 2026-2027 La Liga season. The game-winning strike, scored in the 25th minute of the second half, earned Ichin the highest possible rating from various Spanish media outlets, including Marca, AS, El Pais, and ESPN.

Marca, in particular, gave Ichin a perfect three-star rating, praising the newcomer as a "new hero" and declaring, "We've discovered a new hero in Ichin." AS even borrowed a French expression, 'Oh, la, la,' to express their admiration, writing, "Oh, la, la, Ichin!" Ichin's performance, described as "spectacular" and "impressive," came as no surprise to many, as he has been eyed as a potential banner player for the Korean national team following the 2026 World Cup in Saudi Arabia.