Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has heaped an articulator of praise on Ghanaian international Thomas Partey after their 1:1 draw with Barcelona on Wednesday.

The Argentine coach has praised the Ghanaian for his powerful performance after introducing power and tenacity into Madrid's game coming on in the 73rd minute and helping his side to salvage a valuable point from the clash at Camp Nou.

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According to Simeone, the Ghanaian's powerful display in his side's midfield stabilized the team giving Atletico Madrid the chance to pose a counter-attacking threat to the possession-oriented Barcelona.

"He gave us power in the midfield to counter better in the last few minutes with [Fernando] Torres, [Antoine] Griezmann and Correa," the Argentine coach said.

Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic put the home side in the lead late in the first half but saw his goal cancelled by Angel Correa shortly after the hour mark.

Partey stands the chance of capitalising on his impressive display at Camp Nou when Atletico Madrid host Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday.

By Musah Abelyire/ghanaguardian.com

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