Atlético's Lee Kang-in benched for Bayern loss, tipped to start vs Barcelona
The gist
Atlético Madrid's Lee Kang-in came on as a substitute in a 0-2 home loss to Bayern Munich.
His starting spot is in doubt before a top-of-table clash with Barcelona.
How it unfolded
- Jul 25, 2026Atlético Madrid sign Lee Kang-in from PSG on a contract through June 2031; the fee is undisclosed but reportedly between 35 and 40 million euros.
- Oct 17, 2026Lee Kang-in scores against Osasuna; the source says he has had no attacking points since then.
- Nov 4, 2026Atlético lose 0-2 at home to Bayern Munich in the Champions League; Lee Kang-in replaces Alex Baena in the 14th minute of the second half, with 22 ball touches and a 93% pass success rate.
Key terms
- La Liga
- Professional association football league in Spain and the highest level of the Spanish football league system.
- Champions League
- An annual European club football competition organized by UEFA, featuring top-division clubs.
Source: Wikipedia