With goals from Thurlot, Gallagher and Alvarez, Atletico Madrid defeated Rayo Vallecano 3-0 in the 33rd round of the 2024/25 La Liga. Diego Simeone said in an interview that he hopes the team can maintain its good performance until the last game of the season.

Giuliano Simeone assisted Serlot to score a header in the first 3 minutes of the game, giving Atletico Madrid a dream start with a score of 1-0. In the 45th minute, De Paul received a pass from his teammate and made a lob pass to the penalty area. Gallagher seized the opportunity and scored a header, helping Atletico Madrid continue to lead Rayo Vallecano 2-0.

In the 77th minute of the second half, Griezmann made a diagonal pass, and Alvarez received the ball and pushed the ball into the goal from the penalty area, helping Atletico Madrid to extend their lead to 3-0.

In the end, Atletico Madrid defeated Rayo Vallecano 3-0 at home. After taking all 3 points, Atletico Madrid currently ranks third in the standings with 66 points.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said, "We scored a goal and I won't be dissatisfied with it. It's just part of the process. Various situations can happen in football matches and we must be prepared. Our overall performance in the league is quite good and I hope the team can maintain this momentum game by game until the end of the season."

"We played badly in the previous game against Las Palmas and repeated that in this game. But the team finally got back to form and I am satisfied with the players' defensive performance, which is the basis for our team's play."

Diego Simeone also said, "Griezmann came on in the 60th minute, and then he found a way to tear through the opponent's defense and made a crucial pass."

"Alvarez's goal showed what kind of player he is and we are getting to know him. He is here to win and I hope we can help him achieve that."