Match report
Atletico Madrid Defeats Rayo Vallecano 3-2 in La Liga
Atletico Madrid
3–2
FT
Rayo Vallecano
Sep 24, 2025
In an exciting encounter at the Wanda Metropolitano, Atletico Madrid secured a hard-fought 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano. The game featured several twists and turns, with J. Álvarez scoring twice for the home team while Josep Chavarría and Álvaro García found the back of the net for Rayo Vallecano.
Key Facts
- • Atletico Madrid 3-2 Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.
- • J. Álvarez scored twice (15', 80') and once more at 88'.
- • Josep Chavarría (45') and Álvaro García (77') scored for Rayo Vallecano.
- • S. Camello, Koke, M. Llorente, Josep Chavarría, I. Balliu, P. Ciss received yellow cards.
Lineups
Atletico Madrid
Formation: 5-3-2
Starting XI
- 13 J. Oblak (G)
- 16 N. Molina (D)
- 14 M. Llorente (D)
- 24 R. Le Normand (D)
- 17 D. Hancko (D)
- 21 J. Galan (D)
- 8 P. Barrios (M)
- 6 Koke (M)
- 4 C. Gallagher (M)
- 7 A. Griezmann (F)
- 19 J. Alvarez (F)
Substitutes
- 1 J. Musso
- 3 M. Ruggeri
- 10 A. Baena
- 12 C. Martin
- 15 C. Lenglet
- 18 M. Pubill
- 20 G. Simeone
- 22 G. Raspadori
- 23 N. Gonzalez
- 27 J. Monserrate
- 28 T. Seidu
- 31 S. Esquivel
Rayo Vallecano
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 13 A. Batalla (G)
- 20 I. Balliu (D)
- 24 F. Lejeune (D)
- 33 J. Vertrouwd (D)
- 3 P. Chavarria (D)
- 2 A. Ratiu (M)
- 23 O. Valentin (M)
- 17 U. Lopez (M)
- 21 F. Perez (M)
- 7 I. Palazon (F)
- 9 Alemao (F)
Substitutes
- 1 D. Cardenas
- 4 P. Diaz
- 6 P. Ciss
- 8 O. Trejo
- 10 S. Camello
- 15 G. Gumbau
- 18 A. Garcia
- 19 J. de Frutos
- 22 Pacha
- 26 M. de las Sias
- 28 S. Becerra
- 32 N. Mendy
Timeline
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?' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow CardS. Camello
Argument
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15' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalJ. Álvarez · Assist: M. Llorente
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45' Rayo Vallecano Goal · Normal GoalJosep Chavarría · Assist: Unai López
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50' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardKoke
Argument
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54' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow CardI. Balliu
Foul
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56' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: N. Molina · On: G. Simeone
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56' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: Koke · On: N. Gonzalez
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66' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 1Off: O. Valentin · On: P. Ciss
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66' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Perez · On: Álvaro García
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66' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 3Off: Alemao · On: Pacha
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73' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: Javi Galán · On: G. Raspadori
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77' Rayo Vallecano Goal · Normal GoalÁlvaro García · Assist: I. Palazon
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78' Rayo Vallecano Var · Goal confirmedÁlvaro García
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79' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 4Off: Unai López · On: P. Diaz
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79' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Gallagher · On: M. Pubill
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80' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalJ. Álvarez
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86' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardM. Llorente
Argument
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86' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 5Off: I. Palazon · On: G. Gumbau
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87' Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow CardJosep Chavarría
Foul
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88' Atletico Madrid Goal · Normal GoalJ. Álvarez · Assist: G. Simeone
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90'+2 Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow CardP. Ciss
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Atletico Madrid | Rayo Vallecano |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 6 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 81% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 9 |
| Corners | 8 | 6 |
| Total Passes | 579 | 370 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 5 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 3 |
| xG | 3.61 | 1.60 |
| Shots off Target | 8 | 6 |
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 506 | 299 |
| Shots Inside Box | 17 | 5 |
| Saves | 1 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Atletico Madrid took the lead through J. Álvarez's early goal in the 15th minute following an assist from M. Llorente.
- ▸ Rayo Vallecano equalized just before halftime with Josep Chavarría's goal, assisted by Unai López.
- ▸ The momentum shifted again when Rayo Vallecano briefly took the lead through Álvaro García's goal in the 77th minute, but J. Álvarez struck twice more to seal a comeback victory for Atletico Madrid.