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Thomas Partey Happy With Atletico Madrid Win Over FC Copengahen In Europa League

Football News Thomas Partey Happy With Atletico Madrid Win Over FC Copengahen In Europa League
FEB 16, 2018 LISTEN

Atletico Madrid midfielder, Thomas Partey has expressed his delight over his side 4-1 win over FC Copenhagen in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League round of 32 stage at the Telia Parken on Thursday evening.

Diego Simeone side are making their first appearance in the UEFA second-tier club competition since winning the competition in the 2011/12 season, were dealt an early blow as former Ajax Amsterdam striker Viktor Fischer put the hosts ahead on the 15th-minute mark.

But two quick strikes from Saul Niguez and Kevin Gameiro in the 21st and 37th respective minutes handed the Spanish giants the lead before the half-time whistle.

An Antoine Greizmann's 71st-minute goal put the game beyond Stale Solbakken's men before Victor Vitolo sealed a comfortable 4-1 victory for the visitors.

After the win, the Ghanaian international expressed his happiness using his official Instagram account.

Great win 👌🏽👌🏽

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The return is due to come off at the Wanda Metropolitano on Thursday, February 22.

Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah
Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah

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