Europe: Midfielder Thomas Partey triumphs over compatriots Baba Mohammed and Lumor Agbenyenu

Black stars midfielder Thomas Partey played a key role for Atletico Madrid as they comfortable beat RCD Mallorca 2-0 in the Spanish top-flight league on Wednesday night

Partey made his five appearance of the new season on the night and was at his usual best at the middle of the pitch as he triumphed over compatriots Baba Mohammed and Lumor Agbenyenu

Atletico Madrid made amends for their disappointing goalless draw over the weekend against Celta Vigo to win the match

Spanish forward Diego Costa opened the scoring in the 26th minute of the match to give Atletico Madrid the lead heading into the break

Record signing Joao Felix increased the tally for Atletico Madrid in the 64th minute of the match to lead by 2-0

Second half substitute Alvaro Morata was sent off in the 77th minute of the match after eight minutes of replacing compatriot Diego Costa

Iddrisu Baba Mohammed left the pitch on the 67th minute and was replaced by Abdon Prats whiles Lumor Agbenyenu lasted the entire duration of the match

Partey and his side sit second on the table after six matches with thirteen points. Next is the Madrid Derby at home against fierce rivals Real Madrid on Saturday, September 28

By: Kanyiri Suburu Lucio/@SuburuAbdulai