Lee and Baena score for Atletico in 2-0 win over Malaga
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 9:54 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena scored second half goals to guide Atletico Madrid to a 2-0 victory over Malaga in their La Liga opener on Wednesday. Lee netted from a free-kick in the 70th minute, while Baena added the second with a bending strike five minutes before full-time. Despite a tight first half, Atletico's changes after the break proved decisive. Atletico, last crowned champions in 2021, began their campaign with a win at the Metropolitano Stadium and will face Villarreal next.
- •Atletico Madrid secured a 2-0 win over Malaga in La Liga.
- •Kang-In Lee opened the scoring with a free-kick in the 70th minute.
- •Alex Baena added a second goal just before the end of the match.
- •Atletico's lineup featured several young players and substitutes.
- •Next match for Atletico is against Villarreal on Sunday.
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — Lee, Baena guide Atletico to opening Liga win over Malaga
"Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena's superb strikes helped Atletico Madrid kick off their La Liga campaign with a 2-0 win over Malaga on Wednesday, without forward Julian Alvarez.However, substitutes Lee and Baena ensured the Rojiblancos, who last won La Liga in 2021, got off to winning ways with second half goals from outside the box.
"Watch highlights of the La Liga match between Atletico Madrid and Malaga as stunning strikes from Lee Kang and Alex Baena guide the home team to a 2-0 victory.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 9:13 PMLee, Baena guide Atletico to opening Liga win over Malaga
Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena's superb strikes helped Atletico Madrid kick off their La Liga campaign with a 2-0 win over Malaga on Wednesday, without forward Julian Alvarez.However, substitutes Lee and Baena ensured the Rojiblancos, who last won La Liga in 2021, got off to winning ways with second half goals from outside the box.
- Sky Sports Football—Stunning strikes as Atletico beat Malaga 2-0 in La Liga
Watch highlights of the La Liga match between Atletico Madrid and Malaga as stunning strikes from Lee Kang and Alex Baena guide the home team to a 2-0 victory.
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