‘Colchoneros’ defeated Rayo Vallecano, responding to Barcelona’s triumph
Atlético Madrid hosted and beat Rayo Vallecano, 2-1, in the 20th round of La Liga, thus responding to Barcelona’s triumph and regaining third place in the championship.
However, it was not easy for the colchoneros to gain the three points, although they started to win, with a goal from Reinildo, returned from CAN, in the 35th minute. Near the break, Álvaro García tied the match, which would end up going to the hosts’ side, thanks to a goal from Depay, after 90 minutes of play. The Dutchman had even put the ball in the back of the net a few minutes earlier, but the move was disallowed for offside.
Highlight is the starting role of Vermeeren, a young Belgian just 18 years old, who was signed from Antwerp for around 30 million euros, and relegated Griezmann, who provided the assist for the decisive goal, to the bench. The Portuguese Miguel Crespo, announced as Rayo’s reinforcement this Wednesday, entered the second half.
Simeone’s team, with this victory, now has 16 home victories, in 17 games, for all competitions, this season, having only been stopped by Getafe (3-3).