Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano: Atletico Madrid host Rayo Vallecano in an exciting La Liga 2024–25 clash. The game will take place at Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, where both teams are looking to turn their form around in the final stretch of the season.
🕒 Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano: Match Time
- India (IST): 1:00 AM (Friday)
- Nepal (NPT): 1:15 AM (Friday)
- United Kingdom (GMT): 7:30 PM (Thursday)
- USA Eastern Time (ET): 2:30 PM (Thursday)
- USA Pacific Time (PT): 11:30 AM (Thursday)
- Nigeria (WAT): 8:30 PM (Thursday)
- Location: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid
- Referee: Pablo Gonzalez | VAR: In use
- Date: April 25, 2025
🔍 Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano: Match Preview
Atletico Madrid
Currently 3rd in the table, Atletico come into this fixture after a disappointing loss to Las Palmas. Diego Simeone’s men will aim for a comeback to secure their top-four status.
Form (Last 5): D – L – W – W – L
Rayo Vallecano
10th on the table, Rayo are still in the race for a UEFA Europa Conference League spot. However, their inconsistent form makes this a challenging outing.
Form (Last 5): D – W – L – L – D
🔥 Atletico Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano: Key Players
Julian Alvarez (Atletico)
With 14 goals this season, Alvarez has been the most consistent attacking threat for Atleti. Expect him to be dangerous once again.
Alvaro Garcia (Rayo)
Despite not scoring in recent games, Garcia remains crucial in midfield with 8 goal involvements.
🤕 Team News
- Atletico Madrid: Jan Oblak and Pablo Barrios are doubtful.
- Rayo Vallecano: Jonathan Montiel and Abdul Mumin are out; Sergio Camello is a fitness doubt.
📊 Head-to-Head
- Matches: 21
- Atletico wins: 16
- Rayo wins: 1
- Draws: 4
Atletico are unbeaten in their last five against Rayo.
🧠 Predicted Lineups
Atletico Madrid (4-4-2):
Musso (GK); Llorente, Gimenez, Le Normand, Galan; Simeone, De Paul, Koke, Gallagher; Alvarez, Griezmann
Rayo Vallecano (4-2-3-1):
Batalla (GK); Ratiu, Lejeune, Hernandez, Espino; Diaz, Ciss; De Frutos, Gumbau, Chavarria; Garcia
🎯 Prediction
Atletico are stronger on paper and at home. Rayo have struggled recently and may fall short here.
Score Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano
📺 How to Watch
- India: GXR World
- Nepal: Epic Sports
- UK: Premier Sports
- USA: ESPN+
- Nigeria: SuperSport
