Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid Preview and Prediction: Last-minute Surprise

Latest team news for Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid

Rayo Vallecano will be without Alfonso Espino and Diego Mendez for their upcoming match, but they remain in good form ahead of their clash with Atletico Madrid.

Coach Perez may make some changes to the lineup compared to the Osasuna game, with Isi Palazon and Unai Lopez likely to start. Lopez scored after coming off the bench in the previous game, while Palazon also impressed when he came on as a substitute. However, Sergio Camello is likely to retain his central midfield position.

On Atletico's side, Pablo Barrios will be absent due to a muscle injury, but the capital club has reported no new injuries since their Champions League match against Leipzig. A few changes are expected from the squad that played in Europe, with Samuel Lino, Conor Gallagher, and Alexander Sorloth returning to the starting lineup. Angel Correa, Rodrigo De Paul, and Rodrigo Riquelme may be on the bench, while Antoine Griezmann is certain to feature after his outstanding Champions League performance. This clash promises to be a dramatic match, as both teams need points to consolidate their positions in the league table.

Latest predicted lineups for Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid

Rayo Vallecano:

Batalla; Ratiu, Lejeune, Mumin, Chavarria; Valentin, Trejo, U Lopez; Palazon, Camello, A Garcia

Atletico Madrid:

Oblak; Le Normand, Gimenez, Reinildo; Llorente, Gallagher, Koke, Lino; Alvarez, Sorloth, Griezmann

Latest football match prediction: Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid

Rayo Vallecano started the season with four points from their first two matches, winning 2-1 against Real Sociedad and drawing 0-0 with Getafe. However, they suffered two consecutive defeats against Barcelona and Espanyol. The team then returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Osasuna, bringing their total points to seven and placing them ninth in the table.

Under Inigo Perez's leadership, Rayo finished last season in 17th place, narrowly avoiding relegation by five points. They have lost three consecutive matches against Atletico and haven't beaten them since February 2013, highlighting the significant challenge they face.

Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are in strong form, having earned 11 points from five La Liga matches with three wins and two losses, currently sitting second in the table. Simeone's side are four points behind Barcelona and level on points with Real Madrid and Villarreal, so the situation could change quickly. Atletico drew with Villarreal in their opening match before winning 3-0 against Girona, but then drew at home against Espanyol. They have won their last two matches, beating Athletic Bilbao 1-0 and Valencia 3-0.

Atletico enter this match in high spirits after their 2-1 victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League, and they will be looking for their fourth consecutive win. With a well-balanced squad and Simeone's ability to refresh the team, there is no reason to worry about fatigue after the European match. Rayo may score, but Atletico are expected to secure all three points in this encounter.

Predicted score for Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid

Based on the above football analysis, we and leading football websites worldwide have provided our predictions for the match.Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madridas follows:

• Sportsmole:Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Atletico Madrid

• WhoScore:Rayo Vallecano 0-1 Atletico Madrid
• Our newspaper predicts:Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Atletico Madrid

When and where can I watch Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid live?

To watch the Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid match live in La Liga, taking place at 2:00 AM on September 23rd, viewers can tune in to the following channels:K+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. We hope you enjoy watching football.

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