Lee, Baena Guide Atletico to Opening Liga Win over Malaga
Substitutes Kang-In Lee and Baena scored second-half goals as Atletico began their La Liga season with a win over promoted Malaga.
- On Wednesday, Atletico secured a 2-0 win against promoted Malaga in their La Liga opener, with substitute Lee scoring in the 70th minute followed by Spanish World Cup winner Baena's late free-kick.
- Manager Diego Simeone fielded a youthful squad with Argentina international Alvarez unavailable following his post-World Cup break, while promoted Malaga kept the opening half competitive despite lacking several injured players.
- Lee, signed from Paris Saint-Germain for around €34.3m in July, curled a sublime strike into the far post; Baena then bent home a spectacular free-kick off the crossbar with five minutes remaining.
- Simeone told Movistar that "they were two great goals, and that's how we were able to win a game that wasn't that easy," while Baena said he was happy scoring at the Metropolitano.
- Fourth last season, Atletico host Villarreal on Sunday as they seek improvement, while Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona begin their campaigns this weekend at Espanyol and Elche respectively.
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