Sports News of Thursday, 4 October 2018

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Thomas Partey features as Atletico Madrid thrash Club Brugge in UCL

Partey played 63 minutes as Atletico Madrid defeated Brugge 3-1 Partey played 63 minutes as Atletico Madrid defeated Brugge 3-1

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey played a role in Atletico Madrid's champions league home win over Belgian side Club Brugge.

The 25-year old saw 63 minutes of action as the Europa Cup champions defeated Brugge 3-1 at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Antoine Griezmann scored twice as Atletico Madrid made it two wins out of two in the Champions League.

Griezmann stroked Atletico ahead in the first half but Arnaut Danjuma levelled matters before the break.

Diego Simeone's side pressed and were rewarded when Griezmann drilled home his second from Diego Costa's pass. Koke then sealed the win from Griezmann's assist in injury time.

The Ghana international was replace in the 63 minute by Argentine midfielder Angel Corea.