By Sachit Subba • Football • Sep 25, 2025 07:39 AM • 121 views
Atlético Madrid clawed their way to a dramatic 3-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Wednesday, thanks to a sensational hat-trick from Julián Álvarez at the Metropolitano. The Argentine forward was at the heart of everything for Atlético, opening the scoring in the 15th minute to give the hosts an early advantage. However, Rayo refused to fold. Just before half-time, Pep Chavarría struck in stoppage time to level the contest. The visitors stunned the home crowd again in the 77th minute when Álvaro García Rivera put them 2-1 up. But their joy was short-lived. Barely three minutes later, Álvarez netted his second of the night to drag Atlético back on level terms. With the game heading towards a stalemate, Álvarez delivered the decisive blow. Two minutes from full-time, he completed his hat-trick in style, sealing all three points for Diego Simeone's side. The victory lifts Atlético to ninth in the standings with nine points from six matches, while Rayo, left ruing missed opportunities, remains in 14th with five points.
