The Ghanaian midfielder failed to make an appearance in the game as Diego Simeone opted for a midfield quartet of Koke, Rodri, Saul and Thomas Lemar.
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Thomas Partey benched in Atlético Madrid stalemate
Partey was an unused substitute in Atletico Madrid’s 1-1 stalemate with Eibar in La Liga on Saturday.
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Eibar looked to have snatched all three points when Sergi Enrich scored in the 87th minute to break the deadlock.
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But the Rojiblancos fought back and got an equalizer at the death through substitute Borja Garces Moreno to ensure both teams shared the spoils.
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That result leaves Atletico in 10th places on five points with Barcelona and Real both in action later on Saturday.
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