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Rayo Thrash Atletico Who 'Deserved to Lose'
Rayo Vallecano capitalized on Atletico's league focus lapses and defensive errors to secure a 3-0 win, moving up to 16th in La Liga standings.
- On Sunday, Rayo Vallecano beat Atletico Madrid at Vallecas with goals from Fran Perez, Oscar Valentin and Nobel Mendy after pitch issues at their ground.
- Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League play-off, Atletico rotated much of the side after thrashing Barcelona 4-0 in the Copa del Rey on Thursday, straining their schedule.
- Fran Perez's opener came from an Andrei Ratiu cross, Oscar Valentin doubled after Clement Lenglet's giveaway, and Nobel Mendy finished following further poor Atletico defending.
- The result left Atletico in fourth, with Jan Oblak saying `Competing like this is going to be to tough, you can't choose your games, every game has to be played at the highest level`.
- Meanwhile, Rayo coach Perez said `This is a battle-hardened team that adapts well to circumstances`, amid recent player complaints about club running and facilities.
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Soccer-Rayo thrash second-string Atletico 3-0 in near-empty relocated LaLiga clash
MADRID, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Fran Perez, Oscar Valentin and Nobel Mendy fired Rayo Vallecano to a 3-0 win over an understrength Atletico Madrid on Sunday in a LaLiga match overshadowed by protests against Rayo owner Raul Martin Presa. Read full story
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