Match report
Rayo Vallecano Stuns Atletico Madrid With 3-0 Victory In La Liga
Rayo Vallecano
3–0
FT
Atletico Madrid
Feb 15, 2026
Rayo Vallecano stunned top-tier rivals Atletico Madrid with a resounding 3-0 victory, a result that sends shockwaves through La Liga. Goals by F. Perez, O. Valentin, and Nobel Mendy highlighted the match as Rayo's defense held firm against Atletico Madrid's relentless pressure.
Key Facts
- • F. Perez scored at 40 minutes with an assist from Andrei Rabiu.
- • O. Valentin doubled Rayo Vallecano’s lead in the first half, scoring at 45 minutes.
- • Nobel Mendy sealed the victory for Rayo Vallecano with a goal at 76 minutes.
- • Atletico Madrid received three yellow cards during the match from J. Cardoso, Rodrigo Mendoza, and M. Llorente.
Lineups
Rayo Vallecano
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 13 A. Batalla (G)
- 2 A. Ratiu (D)
- 24 F. Lejeune (D)
- 32 N. Mendy (D)
- 22 Pacha (D)
- 23 O. Valentin (M)
- 12 I. Akhomach (M)
- 7 I. Palazon (M)
- 15 G. Gumbau (M)
- 21 F. Perez (M)
- 19 J. de Frutos (F)
Substitutes
- 30 J. Gil
- 20 I. Balliu
- 16 A. Mumin
- 5 Luiz Felipe
- 33 J. Vertrouwd
- 4 P. Diaz
- 18 A. Garcia
- 17 U. Lopez
- 11 R. Nteka
- 8 O. Trejo
- 10 S. Camello
- 9 Alemao
Atletico Madrid
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 13 J. Oblak (G)
- 16 N. Molina (D)
- 2 J. M. Gimenez (D)
- 15 C. Lenglet (D)
- 3 M. Ruggeri (D)
- 5 J. Cardoso (M)
- 11 T. Almada (M)
- 4 R. Mendoza (M)
- 10 A. Baena (M)
- 23 N. Gonzalez (M)
- 9 A. Sorloth (F)
Substitutes
- 1 J. Musso
- 31 S. Esquivel
- 17 D. Hancko
- 18 M. Pubill
- 24 R. Le Normand
- 6 Koke
- 14 M. Llorente
- 20 G. Simeone
- 21 O. Vargas
- 7 A. Griezmann
- 19 J. Alvarez
- 22 A. Lookman
Timeline
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29' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardJ. Cardoso
Foul
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40' Rayo Vallecano Goal · Normal GoalF. Perez · Assist: Andrei Rațiu
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45' Rayo Vallecano Goal · Normal GoalO. Valentin
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52' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardRodrigo Mendoza
Foul
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56' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: Rodrigo Mendoza · On: Robin Le Normand
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56' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Ruggeri · On: O. Vargas
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56' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Baena · On: J. Álvarez
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63' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Cardoso · On: M. Llorente
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63' Atletico Madrid subst · Substitution 5Off: Clément Lenglet · On: A. Lookman
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64' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 1Off: J. de Frutos · On: J. Vertrouwd
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64' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Palazon · On: P. Diaz
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64' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Perez · On: Álvaro García
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70' Atletico Madrid Card · Yellow CardM. Llorente
Foul
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74' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 4Off: I. Akhomach · On: R. Nteka
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76' Rayo Vallecano Goal · Normal GoalNobel Mendy · Assist: Álvaro García
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83' Rayo Vallecano subst · Substitution 5Off: G. Gumbau · On: Unai López
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90'+2 Rayo Vallecano Card · Yellow CardÁlvaro García
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Rayo Vallecano | Atletico Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 13 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 85% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 9 |
| Corners | 4 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 354 | 486 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 3 |
| xG | 1.61 | 0.70 |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 2 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 286 | 413 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 7 |
| Saves | 3 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ O. Valentin's quickfire goal at 45 minutes ended any hopes of Atletico Madrid making a comeback in the second half.
- ▸ Nobel Mendy's late goal at 76 minutes put an exclamation mark on Rayo Vallecano’s dominant performance.