Antoine Griezmann scored two minutes into the match and Atletico Madrid by no means appeared again in routing Rayo Vallecano 7-0 for its largest ever away win within the Spanish league on Monday.
Memphis Depay and Nahuel Molina additionally scored within the first half, Álvaro 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 referred to as for the resignation of Luis Rubiales, Spain’s soccer federation president has been beneath strain to resign due to his conduct on the Women’s World Cup ultimate, together with kissing a participant on the lips after Spain gained.
The rout in opposition to 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 stated.
Rayo made a superb begin to the season and had an opportunity to affix Madrid with three victories. It opened with wins at Almeria and Granada.
“We have no words to explain this,” Rayo captain Óscar Trejo said. “We have to apologize to the fans who came here. We were motivated after the first two matches. This is how it goes in soccer sometimes.”
Rayo additionally misplaced 7-0 at house in opposition to 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 harm.
Earlier Monday, Borja Mayoral transformed an 84th-minute penalty and Getafe defeated promoted Alaves 1-0 for its first win of the season.