Tag: Rayo Vallecano

Laporta Mocks Late Madrid Penalty as “Dive”

Joan Laporta
January 2026

Barcelona president Laporta mocked the late penalty that let Real Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 2-1, calling the incident a dive. The decision kept Madrid close in the title race and inflamed the rivalry’s public sparring again. The spot kick was awarded after Díaz went down in the box in stoppage time and VAR did not overturn it, allowing Mbappé to score the winner. Laporta was overheard laughing with colleagues while repeating his verdict.

Alvarez Hat-Trick Quells Simeone Rift Rumors

Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid)
September 2025

Julian Alvarez silenced talk of a fallout with Diego Simeone by scoring a hat-trick in Atletico Madrid’s 3-2 comeback win over Rayo Vallecano. The display ended his six-game drought and redirected attention from lip-reading controversy during the Mallorca match. Alvarez dismissed suggestions of insulting Simeone, saying frustration was self-directed, not against his manager. He admitted social media exaggerated the situation, but insisted harmony remains intact. His goals reaffirmed his value to Atletico’s campaign, refocusing headlines away from internal tension and speculation.

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