Lee Kang-in tipped as key figure in Madrid derby
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- 인터풋볼Korean press
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- 김현수 기자
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Key points
- Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo names Lee as crucial to Atlético's chances against Real Madrid
- Two months into his spell, Lee has 2 goals and 1 assist in 7 games with two player-of-the-match awards
- Lee faced Real 8 times for Valencia, Mallorca and PSG, winning 3 and losing 5, including key roles in 1-0 and 4-1 victories
Summary
Spanish media expect Atlético Madrid's Lee Kang-in to play a pivotal role in the Madrid derby against Real Madrid on 20 November. Two months after joining this summer, Lee has settled smoothly, scoring on his debut against Málaga, assisting against Sevilla and netting again against Osasuna.
Mundo Deportivo believes Lee can draw on his experience in the derby. Having tasted victory and scored against Real whilst at previous clubs, the South Korean winger is well-positioned to make an impact in his first Madrid derby in Atlético colours.
Original headline
‘와’ 이강인 향한 기대감이 이 정도! ‘마드리드 더비’ 앞두고 찬사 폭발...“레알전 승리는 LEE 발끝에 달려”
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