Partey was handed a start against Real Madrid in the key La Liga clash and went on to play 82 minutes of the game.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s superb volley from a Gareth Bale cross gave Real Madrid a second-half lead before Antoine Griezmann levelled for the away team.

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Thomas Partey played an integral role with key battles in the midfield against Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos and Mateo Kovacic.

La Liga’s official Twitter handle lauded the Ghanaian midfielder posting:

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