Atletico Madrid secures third place with 3-0 win over Rayo Vallecano

Atletico Madrid maintained their slim hopes of catching LaLiga leaders with a convincing 3-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano, keeping them in third place with five games left in the season. The match saw Alexander Sørloth score early, followed by goals from Conor Gallagher and Julian Alvarez to secure the win. Despite the strong performance, Atletico remain ten points behind league leaders Real Madrid, making a title challenge unlikely but consolidating their position in the top three. Rayo Vallecano’s defeat leaves them 11th in the table, though still within reach of European qualification. The result reflects Atletico’s continued competitiveness in the league, while the loss is a setback for Rayo’s aspirations. Overall, the match highlighted both Atletico’s attacking prowess and Rayo’s missed opportunities.