Defeating Rayo Vallecano Through Angel Correa's Brace, Atlético Madrid Ended Episode Of 4 Defeat In A Row

JAKARTA - Atletico Madrid returned to winning ways after overcoming Rayo Vallecano 2-0 in their 19th La Liga match at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano on Sunday night.

Quoted from Antara, Monday, January 3, two goals in this match were won by Argentine striker Angel Correa, who was scored in the first and second half, respectively.

This victory also ended Atletico's four-game losing streak in the Spanish League and made them move up to the fourth place, overtaking Vallecano with 32 points. Meanwhile, Vallecano is one rank below Atletico with two points adrift.

Atlético appeared to attack from the start of the match. In the 23rd minute, Luis Suarez failed to capitalize on a one-on-one opportunity with the opposing goalkeeper after his shot went wide of Rayo's goal.

The home team managed to open the scoring in the 28th minute. Angel Correa listed his name on the scoreboard through his shot from a tight angle after getting the ball gag from an opposing player. Atletico led 1-0 until halftime.

Atlético added to their lead after eight minutes of the second half. Correa scored again in front of the goal after receiving Thomas Lemar's low cross. Atlético led 2-0.

Atletico's two-goal advantage over Rayo lasted until the referee blew the long whistle to mark the end of the match.

Lineup:

Atletico Madrid (4-4-2): Jan Oblak; Kieran Trippier, Jose Gimenez, Mario Hermoso, Renan Lodi; Yannick Carrasco (Felipe 90'), Rodrigo De Paul, Geoffrey Kondongbia, Thomas Lemar; Angel Correa, Luis Suarez (Mattheus Cunha 72').

Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1): Luca Zidane; Francisco Garcia, Nikola Maras, Esteban Saveljich, Ivan Balliu; Santi Comesana (Radamel Falcao 76'), Oscar Valentin; Kevin Rodrigues (Bebe 59'), Unai Lopez (Oscar Trejo 59'), Fill Palazon (Andres Martin 46'); Sergi Guardiola (Alvaro Aguirre 82').