Lee Chun-soo wins praise for La Liga debut
Spain - DAVID Beckham was not the only player making his league debut in Spain at the weekend.
While the England midfielder was earning plaudits and praise for his part in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Real Betis, Korea Republic's Lee Chun-soo was also making his first league start with Real Sociedad, who were runners-up to Madrid in last season's Liga.
While Lee did not manage to notch on debut, he certainly made an impact, one which the Spanish media picked up on in their Sunday and Monday editions.
El Mundo Deportivo, a sports paper in Real’s home base of San Sebastian, praised Lee’s "speed and mobility" and for his part in setting up his side's equaliser.
"All credit" for the goal "went to the Korean Lee Chun-soo," said Madrid-based El Mundo, while the club's described their new acquistion as "the creator of so much that secured the draw for Real".
In a scene familiar to fans of the K-League, the winger tore off his shirt to reveal a T-shirt bearing a message for the fans. It read "Korean Football’s Pride", accompanied by the Basque for thank you. The referee showed his appreciation by showing Lee the yellow card.