Atlético Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano

Radamel Falcao scored a penalty in stoppage-time to deny Atletico Madrid victory and earn Rayo Vallecano a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw.

They lacked the ruthlessness to kill off poor opposition, and against a better opponent, they would have lost this game. It was a game starved of any real clear-cut chances, Atleti found their rhythm at the moment that they needed it as Antoine Griezmann led a high press that forced the mistake from Fran Garcia. Had Griezmann not put the first-half shift that he did in, Thomas Lemar and Rodrigo de Paul as the two tens were poor in their final ball, albeit Lemar came off injured in the first half. Falcao scores, and it's 1-1! It's given, and its Falcao on it.

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The flag is up, though. Rayo Vallecano A real opportunity missed for the hosts as they lose ground on the top two.

Atlético took an early lead through Morata but conceded late after Giménez gave away a penalty.

Some good movement and link-up play and he got the goal but frustrating night too — 8. Continuing his good form and is the leader in attack. A mediocre performance although he might have had an assist when he played Cunha through on goal late on but Cunha saw his effort saved. Settling in to his role on the right and improving by the game. Very good first half from De Paul who seems to be enjoying the switch back to four at the back. He gave the ball away but Comesaña couldn’t capitalise. First difficult moment for the player at the club. Not the most adventurous dribbler or passer but he gets on the ball a lot. Didn’t look entirely comfortable in that role with Kondogbia as the anchor. Another solid defensive display in the middle. Won the ball back more times than any other Atlético player — 7. He lost a cross at the back post that Catena kept in but it flew up into the air harmlessly.

Radamel Falcao struck an injury-time penalty to earn a point for Rayo Vallecano against Atletico Madrid at the Metropolitano Stadium.

Radamel Falcao haunted his former club with a penalty to earn his side a draw late on Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga on Tuesday after Radamel Falcao scored an injury-time equaliser against his former club with an emphatic strike from the penalty spot. - Radamel Falcao haunted his former club with a penalty to earn his side a point

Atletico looked to be on course for a fourth straight LaLiga win after Alvaro Morata netted a first-time finish from their only shot on target of the opening 45 ...

However, Gimenez handled from Randy Nteka's header with time almost up, allowing Falcao to snatch a point against his old side. Diego Simeone's men protected that advantage until the final seconds of normal time, when Jose Gimenez handled and then, following a short delay, Falcao netted from the spot. Sergio Camello sent a low effort agonisingly past the right post as Rayo pushed for an equaliser, and it appeared as though Grbic's save from Falcao when one-on-one would deny the visitors.

Offside, Atletico Madrid. Matheus Cunha tries a through ball, but Antoine Griezmann is caught offside. 80' substitution icon. Substitution, Rayo Vallecano.

Attempt blocked. Thomas Lemar (Atletico Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Álvaro Morata (Atletico Madrid) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Reinildo (Atletico Madrid) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Álvaro García (Rayo Vallecano) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Atletico Madrid 1, Rayo Vallecano 0. Sergio Camello (Rayo Vallecano) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Randy Nteka (Rayo Vallecano) header from the right side of the box is blocked. Radamel Falcao (Rayo Vallecano) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the high centre of the goal. Attempt missed. Atletico Madrid 1, Rayo Vallecano 1. Attempt saved.

Radamel Falcao scored a penalty in stoppage-time to deny Atletico Madrid victory and earn Rayo Vallecano a share of the spoils in a 1-1 draw.

They lacked the ruthlessness to kill off poor opposition, and against a better opponent, they would have lost this game. It was a game starved of any real clear-cut chances, Atleti found their rhythm at the moment that they needed it as Antoine Griezmann led a high press that forced the mistake from Fran Garcia. Had Griezmann not put the first-half shift that he did in, Thomas Lemar and Rodrigo de Paul as the two tens were poor in their final ball, albeit Lemar came off injured in the first half. Falcao scores, and it's 1-1! It's given, and its Falcao on it.

Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga on Tuesday after Radamel Falcao scored an injury-time equaliser against his former ...

Falcao, who scored 70 goals for Atletico between 2011-2013, stepped up and scored with aplomb and though the Colombian striker refused to celebrate, his team mates engulfed him as they came away from the Metropolitano with a precious point. Atletico's hard pressing yielded the opening goal in the 20th minute when Antoine Griezmann pinched the ball in Rayo's defensive third and found Alvaro Morata in the box for the Spaniard to tuck away his fifth goal of the season. Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga on Tuesday after Radamel Falcao scored an injury-time equaliser against his former club with an emphatic strike from the penalty spot.

Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga on Tuesday after Radamel Falcao scored an injury-time equaliser against his former ...

Falcao, who scored 70 goals for Atletico between 2011-2013, stepped up and scored with aplomb and though the Colombian striker refused to celebrate, his team mates engulfed him as they came away from the Metropolitano with a precious point. Atletico's hard pressing yielded the opening goal in the 20th minute when Antoine Griezmann pinched the ball in Rayo's defensive third and found Alvaro Morata in the box for the Spaniard to tuck away his fifth goal of the season. Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga on Tuesday after Radamel Falcao scored an injury-time equaliser against his former club with an emphatic strike from the penalty spot.