De Paul makes captaincy debut in Atlético's Copa del Rey win
Rodrigo de Paul made his debut as captain of Atlético Madrid in the team’s 2-1 victory over C.P. Cacereño in the second round of the Copa del Rey. The Argentine provided two assists and scored a goal to turn the game around.
De Paul said it was an honor to wear the captain’s armband and highlighted the excitement of the Copa del Rey. He also empathized with the Cacereño players, noting that for many of them it could be the most important game of their career.
