Lee Kang-in set to start Madrid derby as Atlético eye Barcelona
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- 인터풋볼Korean press
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- 신동훈 기자
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Key points
- Lee expected to line up alongside Baena and Jonathan David in attack for Sunday's clash
- Atlético (4th, 13 points) face Real Madrid (2nd, 15 points) with Barcelona leading on 18 points
- Lee reunites with Mbappé after PSG stint; both now key players for their respective sides
Summary
Lee Kang-in is set to start for Atlético Madrid in Sunday's Madrid derby against Real Madrid at the Metropolitano, according to British outlet Sports Moll. The Korean winger impressed in Atlético's 4-0 win over Osasuna with a goal and dominant display, earning comparisons to Antoine Griezmann and cementing his place in Diego Simeone's side.
Both teams arrive in good form despite recent setbacks. Atlético recovered from defeats to Athletic Bilbao and Liverpool by beating Real Sociedad and Osasuna, while Real Madrid—under José Mourinho—have won all but one league game, with Kylian Mbappé, Jude Bellingham and Carlos Ancelotti's side delivering crucial goals. The derby takes on added significance with Barcelona leading the table on 18 points.
Original headline
'무리뉴-음바페 나와!'...아틀레티코 핵심 이강인, 마드리드 더비 선발 확정적! "바에나-데이비드와 함께 공격 이끌 예정"
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