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Lee scores debut goal as Atlético Madrid defeats Málaga 2-0

ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:58 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Lee scores debut goal as Atlético Madrid defeats Málaga 2-0

Summary

Lee Kang-In scored on his debut as Atlético Madrid won their LaLiga opener 2-0 against Málaga on August 19, 2026. The match remained goalless until the 70th minute when Lee curled a shot inside the far post. Álex Baena added a second goal with a free kick five minutes later, securing the win for Atlético at the Metropolitano Stadium. The match saw limited chances until the final stages, with Atlético ramping up their pressure after halftime.

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By the Numbers

•Lee Kang-In scores his first goal for Atlético Madrid.
•Álex Baena adds a second goal with a free kick.
•The match took place at Metropolitano Stadium.
•Atlético Madrid improves to 1-0-0 in LaLiga.
•Málaga starts the season 0-0-1.

Latest Updates

10:45 PMESPN Soccer — Lee scores in debut as Atlético win season opener
9:48 PMYahoo Sports — Lee Kang-in scores on debut as Atletico Madrid cruise past Malaga

What they're saying

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Lee Kang-in scored a superb debut goal as Atletico Madrid opened their LaLiga campaign with a 2-0 win over Malaga. Alex Baena also struck a stunning free-kick as Diego Simeone's side finally wore down their visitors on Wednesday with two late goals at the Metropolitano.
— Yahoo Sports