In Spain, Lee Kang-in hit the post in Atlético's match against Athletic
Madrid's Atlético lost 0-3 to Athletic Bilbao away in the fourth round of the Spanish football championship. South Korean footballer Lee Kang-in started for the visitors at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao and left the pitch in the 58th minute.
Shot off the post
Lee Kang-in came close to scoring: his right-footed shot hit the post. In the first half, Atlético struck the woodwork twice. After the break, the team conceded three goals, while defensive errors, according to the source, contributed to the unfavorable course of the match.
Spanish outlet El Desmarque gave Lee Kang-in a rating of 5. As Korea Herald reports, the outlet noted the footballer's active start to the match and his ball control in the episode involving the shot off the post, but said that his influence on the game later diminished.
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Atlético player ratings
The highest ratings in the Madrid team — 6 points each — went to Marc Pubill, Morten Hjulmand, Pablo Barrios and Álex Baena. Pubill was recognized for his defensive play in the first half, Hjulmand and Barrios for their consistency in midfield, and Baena for attempts to create danger with shots.
Jan Oblak and Álex Grimaldo received 3 points each. According to El Desmarque's rating, Oblak did not make a single save, while Grimaldo had difficulties in his duel with Robert Navarro. Ademola Lookman and Giuliano Simeone also received 3 points each, while Marcos Llorente got 4. Cristian Romero, who made his Atlético debut after coming on as a substitute, and Julián Álvarez were rated 5.
