Lee Kang-in of Atletico Madrid recorded his first assist of the season in La Liga.
Atletico Madrid won 3-1 against Sevilla in an away match at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán on August 30, 2026. With this victory, Atletico remains unbeaten in their first three matches of the 2026-2027 season, securing 7 points and rising to the top of the league.
Playing as a forward in a 4-4-2 formation alongside Alex Baena, Lee contributed to the opening goal just four minutes into the match. He delivered a precise through ball to Baena, who calmly finished with a right-footed shot inside the penalty area, marking Lee's first assist of the season.
This is Lee's first assist in La Liga since June 2023, when he was with Mallorca, and it comes after a two-year absence from the Spanish league.
Having joined Atletico Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) before the season, Lee is quickly showcasing his skills upon returning to Spain. He scored his debut goal in the first round against Malaga on August 20 and now has 1 goal and 1 assist in his first three matches.
Atletico took control of the match with a second goal from Ademola Lookman in the 26th minute, followed by a surprise long-range goal from Baena in the 33rd minute. Although they conceded a goal to Miguel Sierra in the 66th minute, they maintained their lead until the final whistle.
Lee was active on the field for 72 minutes before being substituted for Koke in the 72nd minute. According to the football statistics site Footmob, Lee recorded 44 touches, achieved a pass success rate of 94% (30 successful passes out of 32 attempts), and made one key pass, playing a crucial role in the attack.
Footmob rated Lee with a score of 8.0, the fifth highest on the team, while Baena, who scored two goals, received the highest rating of 9.1.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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