Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey claims pre-season silverware with La Liga powerhouse Atletico Madrid

Published on: 16 August 2015
Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey claims pre-season silverware with La Liga powerhouse Atletico Madrid
Thomas Partey with Atletico Madrid team for medals

Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Teye Partey won his first silverware with La Liga powerhouse after beating rivals Real Betis 3-0 to win the Carranza Trophy on Saturday. 

The 22-year-old watched proceedings from Diego Simeone's bench but joined the rest of the squad for medals as the former La Liga title winners lined up for medals in their pre-season game before the start of the La Liga season.

Two 20-year-olds combined for Atletico's opener - Argentine defender Jose Gimenez heading home from an Oliver Torres corner in the 73rd minute before a cross in from Juanfran saw Jackson Martinez add a second in the 87th minute, and the result was assured for Atletico when second-half substitute Angel Correa was the second Argentine to score on the night.

Correa's goal - another header - finished off a cross in from former Chelsea defender Filipe Luis in the first minute of additional time to wrap up the victory.

Thomas Partey vying for the ball in Atletico Madrid pre-season game
Thomas Partey vying for the ball in Atletico Madrid pre-season game
Partey has featured prominently in Simeone's pre-season campaign and played on Friday night as they defeat second-tier side Cadiz in a friendly.

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