Lee Kang-in returned from a quadriceps bruise to start on the right wing for Atlético Madrid on October 25, 2026, registering a 100% dribble success rate and two threatening shots during a 1-0 La Liga victory against Deportivo at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Julián Alvarez Goal Secures Victory as Lee Kang-In Returns
Atlético Madrid secured their sixth league victory courtesy of a 48th-minute winning goal from Julián Alvarez, pushing their record to eight wins, one draw, and one defeat. The 1-0 result solidifies second place in the La Liga standings. The fixture also marked the successful return of Lee Kang-in, who had raised concerns earlier in the week.
Lee missed the club’s UEFA Champions League league phase away fixture against VfB Stuttgart on October 21, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Although named to the bench, he did not feature, marking the first time he failed to make an appearance since joining Atlético Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain ahead of the 2026-2027 season. Local media reported that Lee suffered a minor quadriceps bruise, prompting the coaching staff to omit him from warm-ups as a purely precautionary measure.
Following successful recovery protocols, Lee rejoined full team training on October 22. His rapid clearance allowed manager Diego Simeone to deploy him from the opening whistle against Deportivo.
Tactical Impact on the Right Flank
Operating as a right-sided winger, Lee utilized his technical proficiency to test the Deportivo defensive block over 67 minutes on the pitch. According to football statistics provider FotMob, he completed 21 of 27 passes for a 78% accuracy rate while completing all four of his attempted take-ons.
His most dangerous moments arrived late in the first half. In the 37th minute, Lee picked up possession on the right flank, drove directly at the visiting backline, and created space to unleash a right-footed shot. Just one minute later, he cut inside from the right side of the penalty area to launch a curling left-footed effort that narrowly missed the target.
| Metric | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Minutes Played | 67 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% (21/27) |
| Shots | 2 |
Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo highlighted his resilience during the fixture, noting that while he initially struggled to find his rhythm and customary explosive acceleration after the layoff, he ultimately emerged as the squad’s most dangerous attacking outlet before the interval.
Atlético Madrid’s run of six straight victories places them firmly behind the league leaders as the autumn fixture schedule intensifies.
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