Antoine Griezmann’s partners only do better than the 1-1 draw at home to Rayo Vallecano.
Disappointment for Atlético Madrid who had the opportunity to come back up to FC Barcelona in 2nd place in La Liga in the event of a victory against Rayo Vallecano on Tuesday evening. The Colchoneros could not do better than a draw (1-1) at home, at Civitas Metropolitano. Falcao (90th + 2) responded to Morata (20th).
Not killing games after opening the scoring is a recurring fault of the team coached by Diego Simeone, and it costs him two points yet within his reach. Despite a first period full of control and a deserved opener, Atlético was then unable to make the break in the second despite some hot situations.
Nonchalance? Tightness? Perhaps, but that would be too quick to forget the very good performance of Rayo Vallecano, a club from the south-eastern suburbs of Madrid, who showed up on the neighbor’s lawn with real game intentions. loaned by Atlético Sergio Camello (21 years old) energized a last quarter of an hour concluded by a hand from Gimenez in the box and therefore a penalty for Rayo which Radamel Falcao transformed (90 + 2).
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Griezmann twirling, Lemar injured
Atlético can therefore have regrets, especially since their playmaker Antoine Griezmann was in great shape. Present in all the good shots and very fair technically, it is he who serves Morata on the opener (20th).
On the other hand, Thomas Lemar had to give up his place shortly before half-time, visibly injured. The nature of his injury is not yet known.
Atlético remains 3rd after this poor performance. Rayo Vallecano, who had never scored in this derby, retains its 10th place.