"Lee Kang-in's cross was excellent," Herrerano sighs; Real Sociedad first half marked by 'disappointing silence'

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Lee Kang-in (Atletico Madrid), who started in the match against Real Sociedad, finished the first half amid a disappointing silence.

On the 14th (Korean time), Lee Kang-in started in the fifth round of the 2026–2027 Spanish professional football La Liga match between Real Sociedad and Atletico Madrid at Estadio Municipal de Anoeta in Donostia-San Sebastian, Spain.

Playing on the right side of the second line in a 3-4-2-1 formation, Lee Kang-in formed part of Atletico (AT) Madrid's attacking trio alongside top striker Ademola Lookman and left winger Alex Baena.

In the fifth minute of the first half, Lee Kang-in directly threatened the opponent's goal with a sharp shot. After receiving the ball on the right flank, he cut inside and attempted a surprise left-footed strike. The powerful shot narrowly missed the target, leaving him with a sense of regret.

In the 25th minute of the first half, Lee Kang-in delivered a sharp cross in an attempt to set up an assist, but it unfortunately fell short. His left-footed cross from the right flank curled sharply toward the goal, and Morten Hjulmand connected with a header that just missed the post. Spanish outlet Marca stated, "Lee Kang-in's cross was excellent," failing to hide their disappointment.

Ultimately, Lee Kang-in finished the first half with one shot and a 63% pass completion rate (10 of 16). Atletico Madrid held 48% possession and trailed in shots 4-5, ending the first half at 0-0. Takefusa Kubo (Japan), Lee Kang-in's close friend of the same age, waited on the Real Sociedad bench.

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