Rayo Vallecano vs Atl. Madrid: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Rayo Vallecano prepare to host Atletico Madrid on February 15, 2026, with kick-off at 16:15, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises an intriguing contest.

Rayo Vallecano, currently 18th in the standings with 22 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 36 points. They've earned 12 points from 10 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored. The attack has been led by Jorge De Frutos Sebastian, the leading goalscorer this season with 7 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Alvaro Garcia, Isi Palazon, Fran Perez, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Atletico Madrid, sitting 3rd with 45 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 14 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Julian Alvarez, who leads the scoring with 7 goals. Support has come from Alexander Sorloth, Antoine Griezmann, Thiago Almada, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Rayo Vallecano and Atletico Madrid have favored Atletico Madrid, with Atletico Madrid claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-3). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Oviedo, Rayo Vallecano recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Atletico Madrid's last outing came against Betis, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Oblak, Ruggeri, Hancko, Gimenez, Llorente, Almada, Koke, Mendoza, Simeone, Lookman, Alvarez. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.

Looking ahead, Rayo Vallecano are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Rayo Vallecano and Atletico Madrid are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Rayo Vallecano's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Atletico Madrid's games average 2.1 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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