Thomas Partey was on the side of Atletico Madrid while Kenneth Omeruo and Chidozie Awaziem were on display for Leganes as the two teams played out a goalless La Liga draw at the Wanda Metropolitano.
It's been a torrid time for Los Rojiblancos who last tasted victory in semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup against Barcelona, losing their next three matches including the Copa del Rey third round loss to third division side Cultural Leonesa.
Los Pepineros on their path have been without a win in La Liga this year but have done well in the Cup competition.