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La Liga Round-up: Real Madrid 2-0 Rayo Vallecano, Getafe 2-1 Atletico Madrid

In this roundup of La Liga action, we cover key matchups, including Atletico Madrid vs. Getafe and Real Madrid vs. Rayo Vallecano.

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Getafe 2-1 Atletico Madrid – Correa’s Disastrous Red Card

In a surprising upset at the Coliseum, Getafe edged past Atletico Madrid 2-1. Despite holding nearly double the possession on the road, Atletico took over an hour to register their first goal.

After a deflected hand-ball incident involving a home defender, Alexander Soloth converted a penalty to level the match. Just when Atletico appeared set to secure all three points, disaster struck in the 88th minute.

Angel Correa, involved in a seemingly unnecessary challenge, was shown a yellow that was later upgraded to a straight red after a VAR review following a harsh kick into an opponent’s shins. With Atletico reduced to ten men, Getafe struck within the next four minutes.

Mauro Arambarri first equalized in the 89th minute after a scramble inside Atletico’s box, and moments later, he capitalized on a misdirected effort from Diego Rico to complete a stunning 2-1 victory. This unexpected defeat cost Atletico the opportunity to overtake rivals Real Madrid, who now lead them by one point after this round.

Real Madrid 2-1 Rayo Vallecano – Neck-and-Neck Action

At the Bernabéu, Real Madrid clinched a hard-fought 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano on the evening of March 9. Although the hosts struggled with possession—controlling just 45% compared to Rayo’s 55%—their quality ultimately made the difference. Vinicius set the tone with a long pass in the 30th minute, finding Kylian Mbappe on the left wing.

The French forward skillfully maneuvered past defenders and calmly slotted home to put Real ahead. Just four minutes later, Vinicius himself scored a breathtaking solo goal, prompting rapturous applause from the home crowd.

Rayo, growing in confidence despite losing two goals in minutes, managed to reduce the deficit early in stoppage time of the first half after Pedro Diaz’s effort, which deflected off the crossbar and was later confirmed by VAR.

In the second half, while Rayo dominated possession and pressed forward, Real largely relied on swift counterattacks. Mbappe nearly doubled his tally in the 54th minute, hitting the post, and Vinicius missed another clear chance in the 76th minute following a pass from Luka Modrić.

Rayo’s Oscar Trejo almost leveled the score in the dying minutes with a powerful volley. Nonetheless, Real’s resilience secured them all three points, moving them to 57 points—tied with Barcelona on points but now ahead of Atletico due to their rivals’ slip.

Barcelona – Osasuna – Postponed

Barcelona were forced to postpone their Round 27 clash against Osasuna following the sudden passing of club doctor Carles Minarro. According to Mundo Deportivo, the 53-year-old Minarro tragically died while sleeping at the Gran Melia Torre Melina, the club’s hotel, in the early afternoon of March 8. Earlier that day, he had even joined the team for lunch. The fixture against Osasuna will be rescheduled pending further announcements.

Other La Liga 24/25 Round 27 Results

• Real Sociedad 0-1 Sevilla
• Real Betis 1-0 Las Palmas
• Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Mallorca
• Barcelona – Osasuna – Postponed
• Valencia 2-1 Valladolid