Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey in action as Atletico Madrid held by Leganes

Published on: 27 January 2020

Ghana international Thomas Partey was in action for Atletico Madrid as they were held to a goalless by Leganes in the SpanishLa Liga draw at the Wanda Metropolitano.

The Los Rojiblancos, who lost surprisingly in the Copa del Rey third round to third division side Cultural Leonesa failed to seek all three points at home.

Partey put up an incredible performance for the home side but it was not enough to help the former La Liga winners to victory.

The 26-year-old lasted the entire duration of the game and bossed the midfield with an impressive 86 touches, 45 accurate passes (78.9%), two key passes and successfully played three of five long balls.

He had one shot off target and three blocked shots, and was powerful in the air, winning six of seven aerial duels.

He also made two tackles, three clearances and five interceptions.

The result leaves Atletico in 5th on the league table, two points behind 4th-placed Getafe.

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