Thomas Partey delivered another midfield masterclass as Atletico Madrid stunned Liverpool with 3-2 extra-time win at their much-touted Anfield ground.
It was a comeback of an exceptional level and an untypical capitulation by Europe’s reigning kings that saw Atletico Madrid go through to the quarter-final of the Champions League at the expense of the elected Premier League champions.
A 94-minute goal by Firmino looked to have settled matters until a Marcos Llorente strike gave them a dramatic end.
Llorente went ahead to add one and when Liverpool were high up the pitch looking for a winner, Alvaro Morata climaxed a dramatic night with a late extra-time goal that spelt Liverpool end in this season’s competition.
Just like the first leg, Partey was Atletico’s best outfield players and chalked some good stats in the game.
Partey made 69 touches, 30 accurate passes (68.2%) and winning two of three dribbles.
It was on the defensive front Partey really stood out, winning 11 of 16 total duels and making four clearances, four interceptions and five tackles.
Ghanaians have taken to social media to celebrate him
Thomas Partey definitely showed Liverpool how to Partey after Partey ???? #LIVATL #LIVATM pic.twitter.com/eZ7rEpVshx
— Laolao (@itz_laolao) March 11, 2020
69 Touches
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) March 11, 2020
8 Ground duels won
5 Tackles won
4 Clearances
4 Interceptions
3 Aerial duels won
2 Duels won
1 Long ball completed
Partey after Partey after Partey after Partey at ANFIELD. pic.twitter.com/5NE3eqaAkS
Thomas Partey With Partey After Party Performance. pic.twitter.com/jxC84X2hbz
— Chima Chigozie (@CallMeGozie) March 12, 2020
Nigerians actually think Wilfred Ndidi is better than Thomas Partey ???????????
— Olumide Omotoso (@Olu_Lumotz) March 11, 2020
Partey is class, Ndidi is still learning. #LIVATL pic.twitter.com/oeLPQXdcsf
Ghana please let's be proud of Thomas Partey ,he has done a lot today ....controlling the midfield ,passes and all the rest .Thomas thanks for making Ghana proud ,we love you ????????????? pic.twitter.com/dSEijTKGTh
— ????????Mempeasem President ???????????? (@AsieduMends) March 11, 2020
Seen Thomas Partey for Atletico Madrid in the UCL this season?
— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) March 11, 2020
most successful passes (388)
most passes into final 1/3 (72)
most x possession won (69)
most total duels won (55)
most tackles won (16)
most dribbles completed (13)
most OP chances created (11)
Beast! pic.twitter.com/Qy2PvLJrJ3
Thomas Partey has been Atletico's best player in midfield tonight. So good at keeping the ball.
— Paul Gorst (@ptgorst) March 11, 2020
"Thomas Partey" ankasa knows the number of goals they will score Liverpool Herr man is a Legend we are proud of you ???????? pic.twitter.com/kyHTT52zDX
— MTN Quick Loan (@MTNLoan) March 11, 2020
Thomas Partey has won possession 69 times in the Champions League this season, more than any other player in the competition.
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) March 11, 2020
Excellent ball-winner & so much more. ???? pic.twitter.com/pFHdZWX3O4
Thomas Partey’s game by numbers vs. Liverpool:
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) March 11, 2020
25 forward passes
12 ball recoveries
5 tackles won
4 interceptions
4 clearances
2 blocks
What a performance. ???????????? pic.twitter.com/jsUcbj5ZUZ
Thomas Partey has made NINE recoveries in just 35 minutes.
— UtdArena. (@utdarena) March 11, 2020
Insane.
Thomas Partey knew the number of goals Atletico were going to score on arrival in Liverpool.
— Michael Oti Adjei (@OtiAdjei) March 11, 2020
Fair play to the Ghanaian. pic.twitter.com/NLhKnthPWN
