Lee Kang-in started for Atlético Madrid and played 62 minutes in the club's 1-0 away win over Espanyol, according to JTBC. The Korean midfielder did not score or assist, but the outlet reported that he created three chances during his time on the pitch.
Nahuel Baena scored the only goal of the match, Yonhap News reported. JTBC described Lee's contribution as notable even without a goal or assist, and coach Diego Simeone said the substitution was made with the player's energy levels in mind.
The result extended Atlético's winning run. Chosun Ilbo reported it as a fifth consecutive league victory, while Newsis described it as a sixth straight win across all competitions. The two outlets counted the streak differently, and the source material does not explain the discrepancy.
JTBC's report focused on Lee's role in the match rather than the scoreline, noting his chance creation as the measure of his presence. The 62-minute outing was his starting appearance in the fixture, with Yonhap and Newsis both highlighting that figure in their headlines.
What to watch next: whether Lee keeps his starting place in Atlético's following fixtures and how Simeone manages his minutes as the schedule continues.