Atletico Madrid midfielder Kang-in Lee has secured a strong start to the 2026-27 Spanish La Liga campaign, earning an 8.0 player rating from the Spanish outlet Fichajes following a string of creative performances under manager Diego Simeone. According to Fichajes, Lee sits in a multi-player tie for second place in the club’s early-season squad ratings after featuring in all seven official matches across league and European competition.
Atletico Madrid La Liga Campaign and Form
Atletico Madrid occupies second place in the La Liga standings with 16 points after recording five wins, one draw, and one loss through the opening seven matches, according to Fichajes. The squad entered the September international break following a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid on September 20, 2026, at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. That win followed a 3-0 away defeat to Athletic Bilbao on September 5, which served as the club’s sole domestic stumble before a three-match winning streak. In UEFA Champions League play, Atletico opened its European schedule with a 1-2 defeat against Liverpool.
Kang-in Lee’s Performance and Squad Rating
Kang-in Lee joined Atletico Madrid ahead of the 2026-27 season following a transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. According to Fichajes, the South Korean international earned an 8.0 rating, matching the marks of teammates Alex Baena, Giuliano Simeone, David Hancko, and Alejandro Grimaldo. Jonathan David leads the squad with an 8.5 rating. Lee made his club debut on August 20, 2026, stepping off the bench in a La Liga fixture against Málaga and scoring the opening goal with a curling left-footed strike. He followed that performance with an assist against Sevilla on August 30 and a goal against Osasuna on September 17.
Upcoming Fixtures and Squad Outlook
Atletico Madrid will resume league play on October 10, 2026, with an away fixture against Deportivo Alaves, according to Fichajes. Reporting from Fichajes highlights that technical staff will monitor the physical recovery of Julian Alvarez alongside the ongoing midfield contributions of Lee, David, and Johnny Cardoso as the club navigates both domestic and European fixtures.
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