- This will be the 32nd match between these two sides.
- Rayo Vallecano's last win over Atletico Madrid was back in 2013.
- Los Rojiblancos have scored 10 goals in their last three meetings against Rayo Vallecano.
Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups | La Liga

Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Preview
- Tournament: La Liga
- Date: Thursday, 24 April 2025
- Kick-Off Time: 19:30 PM GMT
- Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid
Atletico Madrid look to get back to winning ways in La Liga when they host Rayo Vallecano in their next game against Rayo Vallecano. The Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano clash will take place at the Riyad Air Stadium on April 24, 2025, at 19:30 PM GMT.
Los Rojiblancos have fallen far away from the La Liga title race, being 10 points behind league leaders Barcelona. They're third in the table with 63 points from 32 games and have won just two of their last five competitive matches.
Diego Simeone's side, however, have been excellent at home this season by winning 11 of their 16 home matches in La Liga. They'll look to maintain that record by producing a clinical performance against Rayo Vallecano. Los Rojiblancos really needs to sharpen up their final product, which includes finishing off their chances in a more ruthless fashion to get a big win over the visitors.
Rayo Vallecano, on the other hand, are just about holding onto the 10th place in La Liga with 41 points from 32 games. They have only won one of their last five league games and need to start picking up more points to have a chance of securing a European spot.
Inigo Perez's side have won just five of their 16 away games in La Liga this season, conceding 15 goals in that period.
They need to maintain that kind of defensive steel to frustrate Atletico Madrid and keep them at bay. Perez will also need his side to be clinical on the counterattacks or set-piece, as they'll need to capitalize on their opportunities to come away with Madrid with a big win.
Atletico Madrid Team News

Diego Simeone is very fortunate that his Atletico Madrid players are not dealing with any injuries right now. There are no players out of action because of suspensions. However, the likes of Koke, Julian Alvarez and Pablo Barrios are all one booking away from a one-match La Liga suspension.
Rayo Vallecano Team News

Rayo Vallecano are still without their centre-back Abdul Mumin as he recovers from a knee injury. He's not expected to play any more part this season. Sergio Camello also remains a doubt for Perez's side and will need to pass a fitness test for this.
Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Predicted Lineups
Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak
Defenders: Marcos Llorente, Jose Gimenez, Clement Lenglet, Samuel Lino
Midfielders: Pablo Barrios, Rodrigo de Paul
Forwards: Giuliano Simeone, Rodrigo Riquelme, Antoine Griezmann, Julian Alvarez
Rayo Vallecano Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Augusto Batalla
Defenders: Andrei Ratiu, Pathe Ciss, Florian Lejeune, Pep Chavarria
Midfielders: Gerrard Gumbau, Oscar Valentin, Pedro Diaz,
Forwards: Jorge de Frutos, Alvaro Garcia, Isi Palazon
Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Head-to-Head Record
These two sides have met each other on 31 occasions in their history. In those clashes, Atletico Madrid have won 19 games and Rayo Vallecano have only won three times. In their last five games, Atletico Madrid have won three games.
Date | Result | Competition |
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23/10/2024 | Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Atletico Madrid | La Liga |
01/02/2024 | Atletico Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano | La Liga |
29/08/2023 | Rayo Vallecano 0-7 Atletico Madrid | La Liga |
10/04/2023 | Rayo Vallecano 1-2 Atletico Madrid | La Liga |
19/10/2022 | Atletico Madrid 1-1 Rayo Vallecano | La Liga |
Key Players to Watch in Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano
Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)

Julian Alvarez has enjoyed a prolific debut campaign with Atletico Madrid. He's scored 14 goals in La Liga, overperforming his 12.04 xG (expected goals) and managing a 55% dribble success rate.
He'll look to regain his goal-scoring streak against Rayo Vallecano. Alvarez will need to nail his clever runs into the danger areas in the final third and be prolific with his final product. If able to tap into his efficient finishing nature and link up smartly with teammates, Alvarez can be a thorn for the visitors.
Augusto Batalla (Rayo Vallecano)

Rayo Vallecano can expect a barrage of attacks from Atletico Madrid and that's why goalkeeper Augusto Batalla has to be at his sharpest.
He has averaged 3.1 saves per game and kept six clean sheets in La Liga this season. The Argentine goalkeeper has to maintain utmost concentration in his goal, being ready to pop up with reflex saves to deny the hosts. He'll need to be sharp with his movemetn and reaction time to frustrate Atletico Madrid and amplify his side's chances of getting a major result.
Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction
Atletico Madrid might've suffered a shock loss to Las Palmas recently, but they've been superb in home matches this season. Rayo Vallecano can cause them frustration with their sturdy defensive nature, and this could end up being an intense, aggressive clash.
However, Diego Simeone's side are hungry for a win and that sheer hunger could help them produce an explosive performance. While Rayo Vallecano could have some chances to shock the hosts, Los Rojiblancos' attacking firepower should power them to a win.
Predicted Score: Atletico Madrid 3-1 Rayo Vallecano
Where to watch Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Live?
Country | Where to Watch |
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USA | ESPN+ |
UK | Premier Sports |
Australia | BeIn Sports |
Canada | TSN+ |
Spain | Movistar+ |
India | GXR World |
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When is Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano?
Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano will take place on Thursday, April 24 2025 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium at 19:30 PM GMT.
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What is the predicted score for Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano?
Atletico Madrid 3-1 Rayo Vallecano.
What is the head-to-head record for Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano?
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What is the head-to-head record for Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano?
These two sides have met each other on 31 occasions in their history. In those clashes, Atletico Madrid have won 19 games and Rayo Vallecano have only won three times.
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