Ghanaian International Thomas Teye Partey was very impressive in his Atletico Madrid 2-0 win over Italian giant Juventus on Wednesday in the Uefa champions league round of 16.
Five times Italian Serie A champions Juventus travelled to Madrid, Spain for the first leg encounter of the champions league knockout stage.Versatile Ghanaian star Teye Partey was in the starting IX for coach Diego Simeone as Atletico Madrid walked over the visitors with two second half goals from Diego Godin and Jose Maria Gimenez.
Partey who was instructed with the role of a defensive midfielder, helped his side to hold unto Juventus from causing upset to goalkeeper Oblak in the first half of the game with a rate performance of 7/10.As he shielded Atletico Madrid backline to their advantage.
The Ghanaian with his handtackles got booked in the first department where he needed to be substituted tactically by Simeone to avoid a second leg disaster haven being impressive in his defensive role and meganism.
Partey lasted 61 minutes on the pitch as he made way for Thomas Lemar.Atletico Madrid will have to walk on their goal finishing ahead of second leg game in Italian against Juventus Football Club since it has the chances widely open for the 'Old Ladies' of Italy.
Story by Kolog Bonaventure