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Spain Praises Lee Kang-in and Baena Partnership as Forward Eyes Third Straight Start Against Athletic Club

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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  • Atlético Madrid forward Lee Kang-in is preparing for a third consecutive start against Athletic Club in Bilbao.
  • Spanish coverage has praised his attacking partnership with Álex Baena as one of Atlético’s strongest combinations.
  • Athletic Club holds particular significance for Lee because he scored his final goal in Spain before leaving the country three years ago.

Lee Kang-in is emerging as a new attacking focal point for Atlético Madrid, with Spanish football praising his combination with Álex Baena as the team’s best attacking partnership.

The South Korean is expected to make his third consecutive start when Atlético face Athletic Club at San Mamés in Bilbao at 11:15 p.m. Korea time on the 5th, in the 2026-27 La Liga season.

The match also brings Lee back to a familiar opponent. Athletic Club was the side against which he scored his final goal before leaving the Spanish stage three years ago.

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