Atlético Madrid Claims Victory Over Rayo Vallecano, Shortens Gap with Real Madrid in La Liga Standings Atlético Madrid secured a 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano on Sunday in the 28th round of La Liga matches, closing the gap between them and Real Madrid, who lost their game against Villarreal during the same round. The Colchoneros scored two goals in the first half, with Molina finding the back of the net in the 22nd minute, and Hermoso doubling their lead two minutes later in the 24th minute. Despite Rayo Vallecano’s efforts to get back into the game, they were unable to score a goal in the first half. The second half started with Rayo Vallecano being reduced to ten men following Lejeune’s red card in the 62nd minute. Despite the setback, Rayo Vallecano kept up the pressure and managed to score a goal in the 85th minute through Fran Garcia, a valiant effort that fell short in the end. The Colchoneros showed their class and determination, as they battled to claim the crucial victory over their opponents. With this win, Atlético Madrid now sits in third place in the La Liga standings with 57 points, closely trailing Real Madrid, who sit two points ahead of them. The victory over Rayo Vallecano is a significant boost for Atlético Madrid’s chances of securing a top-four finish in the league with only a few rounds remaining in the season. The win also adds to the team’s confidence and momentum as they enter the business end of the competition and look to make a push for the title. Rayo Vallecano, on the other hand, sits in ninth place with 37 points, hoping to bounce back in their next match and get the points they need to climb higher in the standings.
