Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid 09.04.2023

Match Overview

Despite what is said on paper, there is not a huge gulf in class between Rayo Vallecano and Atletico Madrid. While the away team are ranked in the 3rd position of the league table at the time of writing with 54 points to their name, the home side are perched upon the 7th position of the same standings, with 37 points inside their kitty. Atletico, however, will be proud of the fact that they have not lost to Rayo Vallecano in the last thirteen encounters they have had with them.

Key Highlights

Having been undefeated in their last four home matches but not having won a single game in their last seven attempts to do so, Rayo Vallecano will be trying their best to do so on Sunday. Atletico Madrid, however, will not be easy fodder for them. Alvaro Morata, with ten goals and two assists to his name so far this season, will be looking to play spoilsport for the side from the capital of Spain. 

Injury Report

Reinildo and Memphis Depay are confirmed absentees for Atletico Madrid while left-back Sergio Reguilon is doubtful to start as well. Rayo Vallecano, on the other hand, do not have any confirmed absentees, and this will allow them to play their strongest lineup against their opponents here on Sunday.

Prediction

Atletico Madrid appear to be the overwhelming favourites to win this game. Rayo Vallecano will be hindered by the fact that they have only won just once against these opponents in the past, and that too back in February 2013. A lot of water has flown under the bridge since, and Diego Simeone's side will most probably win this game quite comfortably as well.

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