Lee Kang-in played a part in Atletico Madrid's opening goal, but his side went on to lose to Barcelona after conceding the lead, KBS News reported on Monday. The Korean attacker's pass set up the move that produced Atletico's first goal of the match.
Barcelona pulled the game back to level terms through Fermin Lopez, according to a report from Newsis cited in the same coverage. The comeback was completed as Barcelona turned the deficit around.
Reaction to Lee's performance was mixed. The Chosun Ilbo carried a critical assessment saying his influence on the game faded somewhat as the second half went on. Spanish media took a more positive view, with OSEN reporting praise for his left-footed technique and a wish to see more of him.
Atletico coach Diego Simeone defended his players after the defeat, according to Sports Kyunghyang. He said he had no complaints and that the team had played the kind of match they wanted to play.
The result leaves Atletico on the losing side of a match in which Lee had helped create the first goal. What to watch next: whether Lee keeps his starting role and whether Atletico can respond in their following fixture.
