UCL: Black stars midfielder Thomas Partey helps power Atletico Madrid to a narrow victory against Bayer Leverkusen

In form Black stars midfielder Thomas Partey was influential in the middle of the pitch for Atletico Madrid in their narrow 1-0 win at home against German opposition Bayer Leverkusen on match day three of the Uefa champions league

The midfielder lasted the full duration of the contest as his side fought hard to earn a very crucial win at home in the competition

Following a boring draw first half, Diego Simeone and his charges came out for the second half more determined and resilience as they chase victory in front of their home crowd

Spainish forward Alvaro Morata scored the only goal of the match in the 78th minute to hand Atletico all three points as they record their second win in the competition

By: Kanyiri Suburu Lucio/@SuburuAbdulai