'Already 1 goal and 1 assist' Lee Kang-in confirmed to start in three consecutive matches... Lineup for Atletico vs. Bilbao revealed

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Lee Kang-in (25, Atletico Madrid), who has been making a strong impact since moving to Spain and receiving high praise from local media, will start in the away match against Athletic Bilbao and aim for consecutive attacking contributions.

Atletico will face Athletic Bilbao at 11:15 p.m. on the 5th (Korean time) at Estadio de San Mames in Spain in the fourth round of the 2026-2027 La Liga season.

Coach Diego Simeone has selected Lee Kang-in as the core of the attack for today's match. Lee Kang-in will form a striking duo with Ademola Lookman, playing at the forefront. The midfield lineup includes Alex Baena, Morten Hjulmand, Pablo Barrios, and Julian Simeone. The back four defense consists of Alex Grimaldo, David Hancko, Marc Pubill, and Marcos Llorente, while Jan Oblak guards the goal.

Atletico has maintained an unbeaten run with two wins and one draw (seven points) in their first three matches since the season opener, riding a wave of momentum. In contrast, the home team Bilbao, after losing their first two matches, is looking to bounce back with a single win.

Lee Kang-in made his debut for Atletico as a substitute in the first-round match against Malaga. After scoring his first goal in his debut match, Lee Kang-in has started in three consecutive games and established himself as a key player for Atletico.

The most reliable asset for Atletico on their away trip is undoubtedly Lee Kang-in's hot footwork. Having made a strong impact in the three matches immediately following his transfer, Lee Kang-in has received widespread praise from major Spanish media outlets.

Earlier, on the 30th, Lee Kang-in started in the third-round away match against Sevilla, playing for 72 minutes and recording his first assist of the season, leading his team to a decisive 3-1 victory. In that match, Lee Kang-in assisted Baena's opening goal with a sharp pass just four minutes into the first half and played a crucial role as the central link in 22 passing plays during Lookman's second goal in the 26th minute of the first half.

Spanish media outlet 'AS' praised Lee Kang-in, stating, "The fantastic square formed by Lee Kang-in, Baena, Barrios, and Hjulmand in midfield shakes opponents even without a traditional striker," adding, "Especially, Lee Kang-in shone with brilliant play after gaining freedom on the right flank."

Another media outlet, 'El Desmarque,' gave Lee Kang-in a rating of 7 points for his goal against Malaga and assist against Sevilla, praising him for seamlessly integrating into the team. Football statistics platform 'FootMob' awarded Lee Kang-in a top-tier team rating of 8.0 points, highlighting his 94% pass success rate, three successful dribbles, and seven won ball duels.

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