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Lee Kang-in named in Atlético Madrid’s starting lineup against Espanyol
Lee Kang-in was named in Atlético Madrid’s starting lineup for its La Liga match against Espanyol in Barcelona on October 17.
Atlético were second in the league with 19 points, five behind leaders Barcelona, while Espanyol were 12th with eight points.
Atlético had won five straight matches in all competitions, including a 2-0 Champions League victory over Manchester United.
The South Korean midfielder had scored twice and provided one assist in La Liga this season.
He was seeking his third league goal and his first attacking contribution against Espanyol, whom he had faced five times without scoring or assisting.
Atlético’s match came before an away Champions League game against Stuttgart on October 21.
Lee Kang-in was named in Atlético Madrid’s starting lineup for their La Liga away match against Espanyol.
The match is the ninth round of the 2026–27 season and is scheduled for 17 October at RCDE Stadium in Barcelona.
Atlético are second in the league with 19 points, while Espanyol are 12th with eight.
Lee has scored two league goals and provided one assist this season.
Atlético have won their last five competitive matches, including a 2–0 Champions League victory over Manchester United.
- Who
- Lee Kang-in was named in Atlético Madrid’s starting lineup.
- What
- Atlético are set to play Espanyol in a La Liga match.
- When
- 17 October 2026, at 9 p.m. Korea time.
- Where
- RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, Spain.
- Why
- Not stated
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Lee scored against Osasuna, his most recent Atlético goal mentioned in the sources.
Atlético beat Manchester United 2–0 in the Champions League.
Atlético are scheduled to face Espanyol in the league, with Lee in the starting lineup.
- Competition
- 2026–27 La Liga, round 9
- Match venue
- RCDE Stadium, Barcelona
- Atlético league position
- Second, with 19 points
- Espanyol league position
- 12th, with 8 points
- Lee’s league record
- 2 goals and 1 assist this season
- Atlético recent run
- 5 consecutive competitive wins