Ghana International Thomas Partey and his club Atletico Madrid have been braked by Joseph Aidoo’s Celta Vigo Tuesday night. As Colchoneros shared spoils with Galicians.
Wanda Metropolitano side had a second draw in three consecutive La Liga games. After their strong 3-0 away win against Mallorca during matchweek 34, Rojiblancos suffered against Oscar Garcia team.
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Thomas Partey vs Celta Vigo (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)
After a morning goal of Spanish striker Alvaro Morata, Atletico Madrid conceeded equalization four minutes after second half. A realization of Spanish midfielder Fran Beltran. 1-1 was the scoreline.
Meanwhile, it’s two games since the Black Star didn’t play a full match under Diego Simeone. For he has been substituted by Hector Herrera at 68th minute.
Last time Thomas Partey played a whole game was on June 30 during their precious 2-2 draw against Barcelona at Camp Nou Stadium during matchweek 33. Against Real Mallorca, the 28-year-old was a second-half substitute.
However, these tactical reshuffles can be explained on two aspects. Wether Diego chose to line him up in his starting XI only during crucial games as he did against Barcelona. Or transfer rumors surrounding Ghanaian ace started annoying Atletico Madrid Officials. For Partey is endlessly linked with a move to English Premier League side Arsenal.
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On the other hand, Atletico Madrid could be catched up in La Liga table by Sevilla. For Blanquirrojos who are going to face Bilbao on Thursday could reach the same points as AT Madrid if they manage to win. Just 3 points separate both clubs.
However, Diego Simeone team could keep it third place thanks to their goal differential.