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Thrilling Madrid Derby Ends in Atlético Victory
Madrid, Spain – Atlético de Madrid defeated Rayo Vallecano in an exciting Madrid derby played at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The match, corresponding to the sixth round of La Liga, resulted in a final score in favor of the “Colchoneros”, although Rayo put up a fight and complicated the encounter.
Atlético dominated possession with 61%, generating 19 shots, 8 of which were on target. Atlético’s offensive insistence materialized with a hat-trick from J. Alvarez (minutes 15, 80, and 88), who emerged as the star of the match. The first goal came with an assist from Marcos Llorente, while the last was thanks to a pass from G. Simeone. The second goal from J. Alvarez was unassisted.
Rayo Vallecano, with 39% possession, took advantage of their opportunities and created danger with 9 shots, 3 of them on target. P. Chavarria equalized the match near halftime (minute 45), after an assist from U. Lopez. In the second half, A. García put Rayo ahead (minute 78) with an assist from I. Palazon, but Atlético reacted in time to turn the score around.
The match was intense and hard-fought, with several cautions. Koke, M. Llorente, and R. Le Normand received yellow cards for Atlético, while I. Balliu, P. Chavarria, P. Ciss, and A. Ratiu were booked for Rayo. Referee Alejandro Hernandez, from Spain, had work to do to maintain control of the match. In total, Atlético committed 6 fouls and Rayo 11.
Substitutions atletico madrid: at minute 56 Koke came in and N. Gonzalez went out., at minute 56 N. Molina came in and G. Simeone went out., at minute 73 J. Galan came in and G. Raspadori went out., at minute 79 C. Gallagher came in and M. Pubill went out., at minute 79 A. Griezmann came in and M. Ruggeri went out.
Substitutions rayo vallecano: at minute 65 F. Perez came in and A. Garcia went out., at minute 65 O. Valentin came in and P. Ciss went out., at minute 66 Alemao came in and Pacha went out., at minute 79 U. Lopez came in and P. Diaz went out., at minute 86 I. Palazon came in and G. Gumbau went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Atletico Madrid
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Rayo Vallecano
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