90'
It's over! Atlético wins in a very convincing way.
86'
Goal, goal, goal for Atlético Madrid! Morata's cross looking for Llorente, the striker takes advantage of the empty space and shoots.
84'
Goal, goal, goal for Atlético Madrid! Morata scores his brace taking advantage of another lost ball.
82'
Rayo Vallecano fails to generate, the team can't find a place to play.
79'
Goal, goal, goal for Atlético Madrid! Correa takes advantage of a bad clearance, keeps the ball, drives and shoots for the fifth.
73'
Goal, goal, goal for Atlético Madrid! After a cross, Morata takes advantage of being left inside the area and shoots to score the fourth.
66'
De Paul's cross into the goal, but the ball finds no one in the area.
60'
Rayo Vallecano substitution. Camello replaces Raúl de Tomás.
53'
Morata comes close to a fourth, but is flagged offside.
45'
The action resumes for the second half.
45+5'
Half time in Vallecas. Atletico dominates the match and is winning on the scoreboard.
42'
Raúl de Tomás prevents De Paul from creating danger.
36'
Goal, goal, goal for Atlético Madrid! Molina scores the third after an assist from De Paul.
31'
Despite the home team's attempts, they were unable to break the deadlock.
25'
Good intervention by Barrios preventing him from shooting at the goal.
19'
Trejo looked to generate danger, but his shot went wide.
16'
Goal, goal, goal for Atlético Madrid! Depay increases the lead after a cross from Ñíguez.
10'
Rayo Vallecano looks to go forward, but the defense avoids the arrivals.
2'
Goal, goal, goal for Atlético Madrid! Griezmann shoots alone inside the area to score the first.
0'
The actions start at the Vallecas stadium.
Atletico Madrid: LineUp
Oblak; Molina, Savić, Witsel, Hermoso; Pablo Barrios, De Paul, Saúl, Carrasco; Griezmann, Depay
Rayo Vallecano: Lineup
Dimitrievski; Balliu, Aridane, Lejeune, Espino; Valentín, Unai López, Álvaro García, Isi Palazón, Trejo, Raúl de Tomás
To the court
Both teams are already on the field warming up before kickoff.
At home
Rayo Vallecano is already in the building, the home team is urged to get three points.
They arrived
Atlético de Madrid is already in Vallecas. Simeone's team goes for the victory.
Change in the starting eleven
Raúl de Tomás will start in Rayo's starting roster, the striker will look to be lethal in the visitors' goal.
It won't be long now!
With less than an hour to go before kick-off, a great match is expected between these two teams.
Goes from start!
Simeone will look to generate in his forward line with Saúl Ñíguez, the player will go all out to earn the starting spot.
Watch out for this
Atlético de Madrid has only lost one game out of the last twelve that have visited Rayo Vallecano.
What a tip!
Rayo Vallecano have not managed to win twelve games against Atlético, the locals will go all out to make a surprise.
We are back!
We're back for a minute-by-minute coverage of the match between Rayo Vallecano and Atlético Madrid. We will shortly share with you the most relevant information about each team, as well as the confirmed rosters.
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What time is Rayo Vallecano vs Atlético Madrid matchday 3 of LaLiga?
This is the kickoff time for the Villarreal vs Barcelona match on August 25, 2023 in several countries:
Argentina: 14:30 hours
Bolivia: 13:30 hours
Brazil: 13:30 hours
Chile: 11:30 am
Colombia: 1:30 p.m.
Ecuador: 1:30 p.m.
United States: 3:30 p.m. PT and 5:30 p.m. ET
Mexico: 11:30 a.m.
Paraguay: 2:30 p.m.
Peru: 2:30 p.m.
Uruguay: 5:30 p.m. ET
Venezuela: 1:30 p.m.
Japan: 3:30 p.m.
India: 11:30 p.m.
Nigeria: 7:30 a.m.
South Africa: 3:30 a.m.
Australia: 0330 hours
United Kingdom ET: 0430 hours
Statements Atletico Madrid
Diego Simeone spoke before the match: After a week, many people have spoken. I agree with what 80-90% of society thinks. Incorrect behavior for a president of a Federation, image outward. A pity that all the good things the girls did in the World Cup, which was very exciting, were forgotten. We have spent the week talking about this topic and we have left aside the magnificent thing that the National Team has achieved at World level.
We have been talking with Andrea (Berta) and Miguel (Angel Gil) a lot lately about what can and cannot happen. I have told them what I think we should do. Consequently, the club will generate what has to happen. The Arabian thing goes on for two more weeks and the biggest danger is not the European market, but people coming in with money and in two weeks' time possibly taking a player from you?
I spoke to him four or five months ago, I told him 'you won't believe me, but I see you as a midfielder'. He replied that he had already played there when he was younger, there are still many things to improve, but he has all the conditions. With Koke and Barrios there, plus Witsel, the place is covered. If another midfielder leaves, another one will have to come.
We had a complicated preseason in terms of physical work, but we competed well in the friendlies. We started well in the first league match, in the second we had a bad first half, but a better second half. Rayo is an opponent that I like, they play well, they attack, they are brave, they press high, they play with a lot of speed and they want to reach the box with a lot of people. We have to set a different pace to the first half in Seville and closer to the second half. Consistency is the most complicated thing.
In the last game we visit Betis, which is an important rival. We need a high pace of play and from there the talent, the hierarchies and the ability of each player will take us to where we want to be. We will now find an opponent that will push us with rhythm and speed in the game will have to be present.
Atlético Madrid's final roster
Oblak; Azpilicueta, Savić, Hermoso; Koke, De Paul, Lemar, Marcos Llorente, Carrasco, Griezmann, Morata
Last Rayo Vallecano line-up
Dimitrievski; Balliu, Aridane, Lejeune, Espino; Valentín, Unai López, Álvaro García, Trejo, Isi Palazón, Nteka
How does Atlético Madrid arrive?
Atlético Madridbeat Numancia two goals to nil, Simeone's team will be looking for three points to continue climbing up the table. 
How does Rayo Vallecano arrive?
Rayo Vallecano beat Granada two goals to nil, the locals will be looking to make it three out of three.
Rayo Vallecano vs Atlético Madrid will be played at the Estadio Vallecas
Rayo Vallecano vs Atlético Madrid will be played at the Estadio Vallecas, located in Villarreal, Spain. The stadium has a capacity for 18,000 people.
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Welcome to the Rayo Vallecano vs Atlético Madrid commentary, corresponding to the matchday 3 of LaLiga. The match will take place at the Estadio de la Cerámica, at 13:30.