Thomas Partey was the star of the show on Tuesday night as Atlético thrashed SD Huesca 3-0 at the Wanda Metroplolitano.

Despite struggling to man a position in the middle of the park with competition stern in that department this season, the Ghanaian international continues to prove why he is key pillar for Diego Simeone.

The 25 year old returned to the starting line up in midweek against the struggling newly promoted outfit and celebrated by scoring his first goal of the season.

Antoine Griezmann fetched the opener for the Rojiblanco in the 16th minute after dominating the early minute of the encounter.

Partey gave the hosts the cushioning with a long range drive into the bottom left in the 29th minute before Koke wrapped up the victory four minutes later

The Ghanaian completed 91% of his passes in a dominant midfield display and was voted Man of the Match.

The arrival of Rodri and Lemar this summer could have meant that Thomas lost even more prominence, but has asserted his status as a more physical and powerful player.

By Daraja Mutari