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Dominguez Scores for Atlético Madrid Against Manchester City in Seoul
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Dominguez Scores for Atlético Madrid Against Manchester City in Seoul

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Atlético Madrid's Dominguez scored the opening goal against Manchester City in a Seoul friendly.
  • The match was part of the 2026 Coupang Play Series, a rematch of their 2023 Champions League encounter.
  • Atlético Madrid's lineup included star player Griezmann, who signed a five-year contract.

Dominguez opened the scoring for Atlético Madrid against Manchester City during their preseason friendly match in Seoul. The game, held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium as part of the 2026 Coupang Play Series, brought the two teams back to South Korea for the first time in three years since their thrilling 2023 Champions League encounter.

The Atlético Madrid squad featured their star player, Griezmann, who rejoined the club on a five-year contract after a transfer valued at 40 million euros (approximately 65 billion Korean won). His presence added significant excitement for the fans attending the match.

This friendly match provided a significant platform for both teams to test their strategies and player performance ahead of the new season. The event also underscored Seoul's capacity to host major international sporting events, drawing considerable attention from local and international football enthusiasts.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.