Lee Kang-in scores on Atletico Madrid debut, leads team to victory

Lee Kang-in made an immediate impact in his official debut for Atletico Madrid, scoring the opening goal in their 2-0 victory against Malaga in the season opener. The South Korean midfielder, who transferred from Paris Saint-Germain this season, came on as a substitute in the second half.

Despite joining the team late due to administrative procedures related to his military service exemption, Lee quickly energized the Atletico offense after entering the game in the 57th minute. He actively sought scoring opportunities, attempting shots from various distances before finally finding the back of the net in the 70th minute. His goal, a curling left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, marked his first for Atletico Madrid and the team's first official goal of the season.

This goal was particularly significant for Lee, as it was his first in La Liga in over three years, dating back to his time with Mallorca. The victory, sealed by Alex Baena's free-kick goal later in the match, gave Atletico a strong start to their new campaign. Lee's performance, despite playing only 33 minutes, left a strong impression and earned him the Man of the Match award.

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Lee Kang-in scored the opening goal in his official debut for Atletico Madrid, leading the team to a 2-0 victory over Malaga.