Ghanaian Players Abroad: Thomas Partey rescues Atletico Madrid from UEFA Champions home defeat

The Ghanaian midfielder registered the equaliser for Atletico Madrid as they were held at home to a 1-1 draw by minors Qarabag

Thomas Partey scored an equaliser for Atletico Madrid to revive their faint hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League against Qarabag

Qarabag earned their first ever Champions League point when they played Atletico in Azerbaijan two weeks ago, a match in which they also finished with 10 men.

Atletico again had a difficult time creating significant scoring chances against Qarabag, who played solidly defensively and took advantage of one of their few opportunities to break the deadlock.

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Midfielder Michel scored with a header after a corner kick in the 40th minute at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium.

Atletico equalised in the 56th minute with a stunning side-foot shot from outside the area by midfielder Thomas Partey, hitting the top corner after a back-heel set up by forward Antoine Griezmann.

The Ghanaian midfielder registered the equaliser for Atletico Madrid as they were held at home to a 1-1 draw by minors Qarabag Read Full Story