Atletico Madrid was thrashed by Rayo Vallecano after a victory against Barcelona
The troubled Rayo Vallecano delivered the upset of the matchday by defeating Atletico Madrid 3-0 in a game that had only about 5,300 spectators due to a boycott called by local fans. The decisive and unexpected victory took place at Butarque stadium, the usual venue for CD Leganés, as Vallecas' pitch remains in poor condition after a complete replacement.
TL;DR
- Rayo Vallecano defeated Atlético Madrid 3-0.
- The victory ended Rayo's 19-game winless streak against Atlético and moved them out of the relegation zone.
- The match was played at Butarque stadium due to poor pitch conditions at Vallecas.
- A fan boycott protesting club president Martín Presa took place.
- Atlético Madrid suffered their second consecutive league defeat, falling to fourth place.
- Goals were scored by Fran Pérez, Óscar Valentín, and Nobel Mendy for Rayo.