The 2025-26 League: Alvarez Hat-Trick helps Atletico Madrid Complete comeback victory against Rayo Vallecano

Julian Alvarez scored twice in eight minutes to complete his hat trick and hand Atletico Madrid an exciting 3-2 comeback victory in La Liga 2025-26 on Rayo Vallecano in the Metropolitano Stadium on Wednesday.

The heroism of the Argentinian striker saved what looked like a new frustrating evening before the wrestling side of Diego Simeone, who had surrendered the lead before Alvarez’s spectacular 88th minute winner from the edge of the box found the right right -wing corner.

Atletico dominated early and took the lead through the 15th minute volley of a Marcos Llorente-Kruis that found him in the distended post behind the defense.

Despite dominating a large part of the first half, the host did not succeed in various opportunities, including a missed effort from Alvarez from a Cross Antoine Griezmann.

The goal of the goal came back to chase it when Pep Chavarria pushed an astonishing equalizer of 30 meters in the top left corner in the top left corner in a stopping time.

The visitor came forward with renewed energy after the interval, but it was Atletico who wasted the first big chance.

In the 58th minute Nico Gonzalez missed a Sitter, wide from close by after a Pinpoint Llorente Cross. Gonzalez sank on his knees, hands on his head of disbelief.

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Rayo then surprised the home team and took the lead in the 77th minute when Alvaro completed Garcia Jan Oblak and tapped in an empty net on a fast counter.

Initially, VAR ruled the decision, and confirmed that Garcia was on the side when Isi Palazon played the ball to break the offside trap.

But Alvarez had the last word, first when the ball returned from the goalkeeper before he unleashed his competition winner, which shouted the home crowd.

The victory was only Atletico’s second this season, making it eighth in Laliga with nine points – nine behind leader Real Madrid, who organizes it in Saturday’s Spanish capital.

«We had to get three points very bad and build trust by winning a game, and it’s great that we did it,» Alvarez told the Spanish TV station Movistar Plus.

“We played well earlier, but small details stopped us and prevented ourselves from getting better results. We have to continue to work to continue this winning series in the derby. We are going to play against real at home for our fans, who were simply incredible today.

Published on September 25, 2025