Atletico Madrid in a stunning display of dominance, delivered an astounding 7-0 blow to local rivals Rayo Vallecano, marking their most decisive away triumph ever in La Liga history. The relentless performance orchestrated by Diego Simeone’s squad saw them establish a commanding 3-0 lead within the first 36 minutes of play. Notable scorers in this early surge included Antoine Griezmann, Memphis Depay, and Nahuel Molina.
Atletico Madrid’s Dominant Display
The second half of the match witnessed a blistering offensive onslaught as Atletico Madrid ruthlessly completed their victory with an additional four goals, all accomplished in a mere 13 minutes. Alvaro Morata contributed two goals to the tally, joined by Angel Correa and Marcos Llorente, further cementing their utter domination on the field.
This resounding triumph propelled Atletico to secure the second position in the league standings, trailing just two points behind Real Madrid after successfully navigating through three matches. Expressing his thoughts on the game, French forward Antoine Griezmann shared, “We exhibited remarkable intensity right from the outset. Securing these three pivotal points fills me with immense satisfaction and pride in the team’s collective effort.”
Atletico Madrid’s Spectacular 7-0 Victory Marred by Memphis Depay’s Injury
Despite the overwhelming victory, Atletico did encounter a setback with the unfortunate injury of Dutch forward Memphis Depay during the initial half of the match.
Nonetheless, this resplendent outcome joins a select few instances in the 21st century where Atletico has scored seven goals in a single La Liga encounter, recalling a similar triumph over Getafe with the same remarkable scoreline back in 2013.
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