Thomas Partey was in action for Atlético Madrid as they failed to progress to the next stage of the Copa del Rey following a 3-3 draw with Girona on Wednesday at the Wanda Metropolitano.
The Los Rojiblancos were eliminated from the competition on the away goal ruling after the first leg ended 1-1 at the Estadio Montilivi.
Atlético took the lead through Nikola Kalinic strike after dominating in the early minutes of the game.
Valery Fernandez and Cristhian Stuani struck to swing the tie in Girona's way before Angel Correa's equaliser.
Antoine Griezmann's goal looked to have put the hosts into the next round but Seydou Doumbia scored with two minutes left to surprisingly send Girona through.
Partey, 25, lasted the entire duration of the game.
There was more bad news for the 2016/17 Europa League winners who were already missing several first-team regulars to injury after Spain international Saul Niguez was forced off with a muscle problem early in the second half.
Coach Diego Simeone and his lads will be looking to bounce back from the disappointment with a win over Huesca on Saturday in the La Liga.