Atlético Madrid star joins Barcelona attacker in exclusive 2-man club during Real Betis clash | OneFootball

Atlético Madrid summer signing Álex Baena has on Monday evening joined Barcelona winger Raphinha in an exclusive club when it comes to chance creation.

As much comes owing to his exploits in Atlético’s La Liga meeting with Real Betis.

As revealed by statisticians ‘StatMuse’ on ‘X’, Baena has joined Raphinha as just the 2nd player to create over 100 goalscoring chances in Spain’s top-flight since the start of last season.

Creative exploits aside, Baena has enjoyed an evening to remember to date on Monday.

Afforded just a third league start of the campaign amid ongoing efforts to recover full fitness, the former Villarreal man has since fully justified his inclusion.

With Atléti leading by a goal to nil on the stroke of the interval in Seville, Baena picked up the ball on the left flank.

From here, the Spanish international cut inside onto his right foot, before directing an unstoppable strike into the far top corner, opening his account in Rojiblancos colours in the process.

Conor Laird – GSFN