Sports News of Sunday, 19 January 2020Source: footballghana.comGhanaian midfielder Thomas Partey in action as Atletico Madrid lose at EibarGhana international Thomas ParteyGhana international Thomas Partey played full throttle as Atletico Madrid suffered a 2-0 away defeat to Eibar in the La Liga on Saturday night. A goal piece from Esteban Burgos and Edu Exposito helped the home side secure the maximum points at the Ipurua Municipal Stadium. The Ghanaian bossed the midfield with a high 97 touches on the ball - the most of any player on the pitch - and 64 accurate passes (79%). The 26-year-old also showed his prowess in the air once again, winning seven of eight aerial duels. The result leaves Atleti at the 3rd third place, tied on 35 points with Sevilla who lost to Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

Source: GhanaWeb January 19, 2020 12:56 UTC