Thomas Partey featured as Atletico Madrid started the season with a 1-0 victory over Getafe on Sunday evening.
The Ghanaian international lasted 65 minutes in the opening day win.
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Both sides were reduced to 10 men in the first half during the feisty clash at the Wanda Metropolitano.
Alvaro Morata scored the match-winner with a fine header after Kieran Trippier delivered a brilliant ball from the right.
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Source:Â footballmadeinghana.com