"A hat trick from Julián Álvarez handed Atlético Madrid just their second LaLiga victory of the season as Rayo Vallecano were beaten 3-2 at the Metropolitano. A difficult start to the campaign looked like getting worse for Diego Simeone's side when the visitors took a 2-1 lead 13 minutes from time, Álvaro García finishing from a tight angle after running onto Isi Palazon's through-ball to cap off a fine breakaway move."
"It came after Pep Chavarría had scored a remarkable goal to level the match in stoppage time at the end of the first half, collecting the ball midway inside the Atlético half and advancing forward before dispatching an outrageous 35-yard strike that rocketed past Jan Oblak. Atlético captain Koke was fortunate to avoid a red card for seemingly grabbing goalkeeper Augusto Batalla by the throat. Angel Martinez/Getty Images"
"Álvarez had earlier opened the scoring for the home side to get the ball rolling on what at that stage had looked like being a routine victory, finishing left-footed from Marcos Llorente's cross. Then came the fight back from the visitors who were looking to climb above their illustrious opponents with a victory. There were just 10 minutes to play when Álvarez notched his second to equalise, finishing from close range to spare Atlético their blushes."
Atlético Madrid beat Rayo Vallecano 3-2 at the Metropolitano with Julián Álvarez scoring a hat-trick. Álvarez opened the scoring from Marcos Llorente's cross and later equalised from close range before firing the winner into the top corner after receiving the ball from Giuliano Simeone. Rayo Vallecano had taken a 2-1 lead when Álvaro García finished from a tight angle following Isi Palazón's through-ball. Pep Chavarría scored an outstanding 35-yard strike in stoppage time to level the first half. Atlético captain Koke avoided a red card for an incident involving goalkeeper Augusto Batalla.
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