Match Report
Rayo Vallecano, 8th on 50 points, faced a 19-point deficit to Atlético de Madrid (4th, 69). Rayo Vallecano had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 2nd in the league over the last five rounds against 8th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.08/1.16 for Rayo Vallecano and 1.63/1.16 for Atlético de Madrid (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.35.
Rayo Vallecano had been beaten in four straight games.
The sides have met 23 times in the GioScore results database: 1 win for Rayo Vallecano, 4 draws and 18 for Atlético de Madrid, at 2.96 goals per meeting. Goals have risen lately: 4 per game across the last five meetings, against 2.96 across the full history.
The venue was Estadio Municipal de Butarque, with room for 12,454 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Rayo Vallecano led 2-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 3-0.
Goal scorers
Rayo Vallecano: Fran Pérez (40'), Óscar Valentín (45'), Nobel Mendy (76')
Key stats
Possession: Rayo Vallecano 41% · Atlético de Madrid 59% · Total shots: 13-9 · On target: 9-3 · Corners: 4-8