Rayo Vallecano was higher in the La Liga standings than before the previous match against “Atletico”, despite having the longest active winless streak in the tournament. Of course, it is not too late to fight for a place in European football, especially if “Real” wins the Copa del Rey final, which will send the team that finishes seventh to the preliminary rounds of the UEFA Conference League. However, the “giants” have earned it, with draws against “Barcelona” and a victory over “Real”. However, it is worth reminding that the first-round match against “Los Colchoneros” also ended in a draw. The hosts have nine victories and ten draws, which corresponds to 37 points and the eighth position in the league table.
Atletico is ready to continue its ten-year unbeaten streak against “Rayo Vallecano” in all competitions after three consecutive victories in La Liga with a “clean sheet” gave them enough respite in third place with a buffer of nine points in the Champions League qualification. Despite pay cuts and speculation about his future almost every week, head coach Diego Simeone has led his team to more points in their last ten La Liga games than anyone except “Barcelona”. There are some problems in attack in the first halves, but in the second half, the “Indians” have scored nine games in a row. “Red and whites” have 16 wins and six draws, which corresponds to 54 points and the third position in the table. Today, Reguilon, Correa, Mandava, and Depay, who has a thigh injury, will not be able to take the field.
