Antoine Griezmann scored two minutes into the match and Atletico Madrid by no means regarded again in routing Rayo Vallecano 7-0 for its biggest-ever away win in La Liga on Monday.
Memphis Depay and Nahuel Molina additionally scored within the first half, Alvaro Morata added two extra after halftime together with one every by Ángel Correa and Marcos Llorente.
As it occurred in different matches, followers at Vallecas Stadium known as for the resignation of Luis Rubiales, Spain’s soccer federation president has been beneath strain to resign due to his behaviour on the FIFA Women’s World Cup ultimate, together with kissing a participant on the lips after Spain gained.
The rout towards its southern Madrid rival moved Atletico to second place with seven factors, two behind chief Real Madrid, the one crew with an ideal begin to the season after three rounds.
“We had a great attitude from the beginning,” Atletico coach Diego Simeone mentioned.
Rayo made begin to the season and had an opportunity to hitch Madrid with three victories. It opened with wins at Almeria and Granada.
“We have no words to explain this,” Rayo captain Oscar Trejo mentioned. “We have to apologize to the fans who came here. We were motivated after the first two matches. This is how it goes in football sometimes.”
Rayo additionally misplaced 7-0 at house towards Barcelona in 2012.
Rayo subsequent visits Real Betis, whereas Atletico hosts Sevilla. Simeone’s crew opened with a win at Granada and a draw at Betis.
Depay had to get replaced by Morata within the thirty fifth due to an obvious muscle damage.
Earlier Monday, Borja Mayoral transformed an 84th-minute penalty and Getafe defeated promoted Alaves 1-0 for its first win of the season.
