Europe: Midfield maestro Thomas Partey helps power Atletico Madrid to victory at home against Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish La Liga

In-form Black Stars midfielder Thomas Partey was in scintillating form for Atletico Madrid in their 2-0 home win over Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish top-flight league on Saturday night

The midfielder lasted the entire duration and the contest and was influential throughout the match in the middle of the pitch for Atletico Madrid

A goal in each half of the match sealed victory for Diego Simeone and his charges on the day

Spanish midfielder Saul Niguez gave Atletico Madrid the lead in the 28th minute of the match as they went to the break with a one goal advantage before a second half strike from compatriot striker Alvaro Morata sealed all three points for Atletico Madrid

Victory sees Atletico Madrid move to second on the league table levelled on points with FC Barcelona and one point above third place Real Madrid haven played a game more than both clubs in the league

Next is a match day 11 away from home against Deportivo Alaves on Tuesday, October 29

By: Kanyiri Suburu Lucio/@SuburuAbdulai