'Lee Kang-in, What Great News?' Atletico Madrid Debut Opponent Malaga's Away Squad Missing 6 Key players... 'Central Defenders Expected to Be the Biggest Setback'

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With Atletico Madrid approaching the opening match of the 2026-2027 La Liga season, their opponent, Malaga, is suffering from a lack of strength due to the absence of six key players. It is highly likely that this match will be Lee Kang-in's debut for Atletico, and local media predict that Atletico will have the upper hand against Malaga, who are severely sidelined in the defense.

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Atletico Madrid will host Malaga in the first matchday of the 2026/2027 La Liga season, Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 02:00 WIB. | The match will be the first test for Malaga, or Los Boquerones, after returning to the top flight of Spanish football. | Atletico will also start the season with a new squad and Lee Kang-in has the opportunity to make his debut.