Rayo Vallecano vs. Atletico Madrid: Final score 2-1, Rayo leap back into a Europa League spot

Today was likely not how Diego Simeone and Atletico Madrid wanted to start with six match in eighteen day stretch. Two first half goals from Rayo Vallecano were enough for the Franjirrojos as they held on for the victory over La Liga's 2nd place club. Rayo got off to a flying start taking the lead in the 3rd minute on the counter attack. Piti ran on to an excellent long pass down the left wing, right on the edge of the Atletico box. The midfielder sent a curving low cross that found Lass, who'd ...