Rayo Vallecano news

Julian Alvarez silenced talk of a rift with Diego Simeone in the best way possible, by firing a stunning hat-trick that sealed Atletico Madrid’s 3-2 comeback win over Rayo Vallecano. After the match, the Argentine forward addressed the lip-reading controversy from the Mallorca game, insisting his frustration was misinterpreted and that his bond with Simeone remains intact.

Julian Alvarez ended his goal drought in spectacular fashion with a hat-trick that sealed Atletico Madrid’s 3-2 win over Rayo Vallecano, offering a lifeline to Diego Simeone’s inconsistent side. While Simeone hailed the Argentine as Atleti’s “best player” and called for him to stay long-term, the result only briefly masks the club’s broader struggles as they prepare for a decisive Madrid derby.

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick reportedly locked Marcus Rashford & Co. in the dressing room following their draw with Rayo Vallecano as the Blaugrana boss was left fuming with the dip in standards. After a bright start to the campaign, which saw the Catalan giants secure 3-0 and 3-2 wins over Mallorca and Levante respectively, the draw left Flick seething.

Barcelona midfielder Pedri hit out at La Liga after VAR chaos marred their 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano, calling for the league to be "more serious."

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has made it clear that his team are not reliant on Lamine Yamal as he delivered a warning for after the transfer window.

Lamine Yamal broke yet another La Liga record after scoring a controversial penalty in Barcelona's 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Sunday. Yamal broke the deadlock for the Catalan giants shortly before the half-time whistle as he converted a spot-kick, which he earned after going down inside the Rayo box.