"I will give it 120%"... Lee Kang-in, 1 assist vs. Seville, Atlético Madrid 1-3 complete victory
Lee Kang-in started against Seville and assisted the opening goal in the 4th minute of the first half. Atlético won 1-3, and his record of no wins in matches against Seville has also ended.
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- Seville 1-3 Atlético Madrid, La Liga Round 3 away complete victory watched by 38,340 spectators
- Lee Kang-in started in the 4-4-2 midfield with 1 assist in the 4th minute of the first half, substituted in the 72nd minute of the second half (season's 2nd goal did not materialize)
- PSG→Atlético transfer fee maximum 40 million euros, 2nd highest among Asian players historically
4th minute. The away team went ahead just 4 minutes after kickoff. La Liga's official match center recorded Alex Baena's opening goal in the 4th minute of the first half, and FotMob credited Lee Kang-in with the assist. Prior to the match, Lee Kang-in's record against Seville was 0 wins, 1 draw, and 4 losses in 5 matches, with 0 attacking points. That number changed in the 6th meeting.
Lee Kang-in's Seville record, 1 assist after 5 matches without wins
The match ended Seville 1-3 Atlético Madrid. Baena scored twice in the 4th and 33rd minutes, Ademola Lukman (28) scored one goal in the 26th minute, and for Seville, Miguel Sierra equalized in the 66th minute. According to La Liga's official record, attendance was38,340.
For Lee Kang-in personally, it's half a success. With the team's victory,first win in 6 matches against Sevillewas secured, but the season's 2nd goal did not materialize. It was the first attacking point against Seville, andYonhapnewsreported the attacking point in only his second match since his opening Málaga debut goal.
4-4-2 midfield formation, substitution at 72 minutes: how to view it
The question was one. Would Simeone (56) put Lee Kang-in up front as a top two forward, or keep him in midfield? Before the match, WhoScored.com predicted he would start as an attacking midfielder in a 4-2-3-1, and Spanish outlet AS raised the possibility of a wide position, saying Atlético was 'looking for a number 9 striker.' The answer was neither.
The actual formation was 4-4-2 midfield, and Lee Kang-in was substituted in the 72nd minute. Interpretations differ on whether it moved him away from scoring opportunities or was the position where he created an assist in just 4 minutes. Atlético's starting lineup was Oblak, Llorente, Pubil, Hancho, Grimaldo, Giuliano, Barrios, Rulman, Lee Kang-in, Lukman, and Baena.
Lee Kang-in transfer fee 40 million euros, 2nd highest among Asian players historically
Lee Kang-in (25, born 2001) left PSG on July 25 and signed a 5-year contract with Atlético until June 30, 2031. His jersey number is 7, and his transfer fee is 35 million euros plus a 5 million euro bonus, totaling up to40 million euros (approximately 70 billion won). He returned to La Liga after 3 years, having passed through Valencia, Mallorca, and PSG.
Transfermarkt classified this amount as2nd highest transfer fee among Asian players historically(as of July 6, 2026). The gap with 1st place Kim Min-jae is 10 million euros, and he exceeds 4th place Son Heung-min by 10 million euros. He exceeds 3rd place Shoya Nakajima by 5 million euros.
Top transfer fees among Asian players historically
| Rank | Player | Transfer Fee | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kim Min-jae | 50 million euros | 2023 Napoli→Bayern Munich |
| 2 | Lee Kang-in | approximately 40 million euros | 2026 PSG→Atlético Madrid |
| 3 | Shoya Nakajima | 35 million euros | 2018 Portimonense→Al Duhail |
| 4 | Son Heung-min | 30 million euros | 2015 Bayer Leverkusen→Tottenham |
| 6 | Moteb Alharbi | 28.9 million euros | 2024 Al-Shabab→Al-Hilal |
Before the match,La Liga standings, Seville was 3rd (2 matches, 2 wins, 6 points), and Atlético was 6th (1 win, 1 draw, 4 points) (as of August 29, 2026). With this victory, Atlético became 3 matches, 2 wins, 1 draw. The final record is based on La Liga's official match center, and live scores differed at each update. Lee Kang-in said in a team interview at the time of his transfer, "I will give 120% to help the team."
Related official sites
- LALIGA Seville-Atlético match center — Final score and goal record original
- Atlético Madrid official homepage — Starting lineup and team announcement
- Seville FC official homepage — Home team match report
- Korean Football Association Lee Kang-in A-match record — National team career record inquiry
Representative image/graphic=Weil SV, personnel photo=Wikimedia Commons(GOAL TV), CC BY 3.0, photo=Wikimedia Commons(Carlos Delgado), CC BY-SA 3.0
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