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Herrera has Atletico Madrid debut to remember with late leveler against Juventus

Life at Atletico Madrid was not off to the best start for Hector Herrera.

Having skipped out on this summer's Gold Cup to focus on his impending move to the Spanish giant, the Mexico international had yet to make his breakthrough for Diego Simeone's rebuilt club.

Four league matches had come and gone, and Herrera had not seen so much as a minute of action for his new side.

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That all changed on Wednesday in spectacular fashion.

Having once again started the match on the bench, Herrera finally got his first taste of action with Atletico.