struggle Rayo Vallecano stunned atlético madrid It was their first win in 13 years as Diego Simeone’s side lost 3-0 to their lower city rivals, leaving them out of La Liga’s top three.

Vallecano, who started the day in the relegation zone, have won just seven of their previous 41 league games, with victory in 2013 being their only success in almost 27 years.

However, the difference in victory not only equaled their record with Atlético, who had only one point from three league games, but also affected their opponent’s goal difference, making them lower than Atlético. Villarrealperson playing Levante Wednesday, on the table.

Atleti suffered a huge blow on Thursday. Barcelona Despite winning 4-0 in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg, manager Diego Simeone saw his team humiliated in the south of the capital after making nine changes.

Nico Gonzalez The visitors had two chances to take the lead, but missed an early chance from six yards and then shot from a tight angle.

In 40 minutes, Andrei Latiu He drew numerous step-overs on his weaving run to the byline, then cut the ball back. Fran Perez To arrive late at a distant post and let the host go ahead.

Elias Ahomach added another goal just before half-time with a cut-back from a similar area. Ishi Parason and the goalkeeper Jan Oblak I couldn’t hold the shot until I presented. Oscar Valentin With a simple tap-in.

Nico Gonzalez continued to pose Atletico’s biggest threat, but after being denied from close range; august batala Norbel Mendy put the game away with a stunning volley that acrobatically met Alvaro Garcia’s cross at the far post.