🇪🇸 Atlético de Madrid forced to settle for point against Rayo Vallecano

Atlético de Madrid had to settle for a 1-1 draw with city rivals Rayo Vallecano.

Scorers: Palazón 35′; Gallagher 50′

Isi Palazón had handed Iñigo Pérez’s side the lead by guiding home Andrei Rațiu’s initial effort at the far post just 10 minutes before half-time.

But the visitors pulled level just five minutes after the interval when Alexander Sørloth teed up Conor Gallagher for a second goal in as many weeks.

Despite the Colchoneros continuing to push for a late winner, they were unable to take more than a point from their trip to Vallecas.

Diego Simeone’s side remain fourth in LaLiga,  six points adrift of leaders Barcelona, while Rayo sit ninth after their hard-fought result.