Lenglet, the savior of Atlético

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By: Manu Tournoux

Lenglet, the savior of Atlético

Manhandled by CP Cacereno, a Spanish fourth division club, this Thursday in the Copa del Rey, Atlético de Madrid ended up turning things around (1-3).

Playing the leading roles in La Liga again this season, Atlético de Madrid, PSG’s future opponent in the Club World Cup, scared themselves this Thursday in Caceres, in the Copa del Rey.

In a match counting for 32e in the final of the Iberian national cup, the Matelassiers were quickly surprised by their opponents from Segunda RFEF, the fourth level of Spanish football.

Trailing 1-0 after half an hour of play, the Colchoneros, deprived of an ailing Antoine Griezmann, relied on another (former) French international: Clément Lenglet. Entering the break, the latter was able to equalize in the last minutes of the game to avoid humiliation (1-1, 83e).

In the process, CP Cacereno lost its footing, first victim of the expulsion of a player for two warnings collected in the space of three minutes (85e), then crushed by Rodrigo De Paul and Julian Alvarez in added time (90e+2 and 90e+5). Cruel, but logical…

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.