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Alvaro Garcia - Busy vs. Sevilla Garcia made one tackle and three interceptions during Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Sevilla.

Impact Garcia opened the season with a tough match away to Sevilla, and came away with a defensive performance. It wasn't a free-flowing positive one, but it showed some upside on both sides of the ball. Next up for Gardia is a Sunday trip away to Real Sociedad.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Rodrigues - Joins Rayo on loan Rodrigues will spend the 2021/22 season on loan with Rayo Vallecano from Real Sociedad.

Impact Rodrigues had been expected to make this move for much of the past week and now finalizes his temporary switch. With Martin Merquelanz already having moved in the same direction, Rodrigues will arrive as a versatile player capable of starting anywhere on the left flank or as a right-sided attacker.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Martin Merquelanz - Joins Rayo on loan Merquelanz joined Rayo Vallecano on loan from Real Sociedad for the 2021/22 season.

Impact Merquelanz logged one assist in 13 appearances last season while also getting two chances in the Europa League. While on loan, he'll bolster Rayo's attacking depth behind the likes of Isi Palazon and Yacine Qasmi.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Nteka - Leaves with injury Nteka picked up an injury during Sunday's friendly against Leganes, according to manager Andoni Iraola via Raul Gonzalez of Union Rayo.

Impact Nteka has until Sunday's trip to Sevilla to recover his fitness, though the new signing may not be a starter just yet even if he was ready to play. The impending return of Jose Angel Pozo will help out the midfield whether or not Nteka is available.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Pozo - Seen in training Pozo (hip) was seen in training during Sunday's session, according to Union Rayo.

Impact Pozo underwent surgery back in June for a sports hernia and a hip issue but could return to full fitness in time for Sunday's trip to Sevilla. He scored three goals in 32 appearances last season and would look for a starting role if he's able to play when the league campaign picks off.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pathe Ciss - Joins Rayo Vallecano Ciss joined Rayo Vallecano on a four-year contract after transferring from Fuenbralada on Wednesday.

Impact Ciss joins along with Randy Nteka as a deeper-lying midfielder to Nteka's offensive prowess. As he was still able to score three goals last season, Ciss is still capable of producing something as a two-way player if he can manage to break into the starting lineup.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Randy Nteka - Signs with Rayo Nteka joined Rayo Vallecano on a five-year contract after transferring from Fuenbralada on Wednesday.

Impact Nteka is an impressively versatile attacker with minutes logged at attacking-midfielder and every position on the front line. He's also managed to improve in production with each passing year as his former club climbed the ladder, most recently scoring eight goals and providing two assists in 38 games last season. Whether or not Rayo manage to stay in La Liga, Nteka looks to be plenty promising ahead of his first chance in the top division.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Balliu - Signs with Rayo Vallecano Balliu joined Rayo Vallecano on a two-year contract, it was announced Wednesday.

Impact Balliu last played for Almeria and after nearly helping that team to promotion, he joins one that actually made it following a couple seasons of failing to do so. He does have top flight experience in both France and Portugal, so Balliu won't be completely out of his element in the coming campaign.

JULY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rayo Vallecano beats Girona to return to top tier in Spain

Rayo Vallecano is returning to the top tier in Spain after a 2-0 win against Girona

JUNE 20, 2021 • Associated Press

More than 20,000 fans allowed for Spain-Portugal friendly

Madrid officials say more than 20,000 fans will be allowed at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium for Spain’s European Championship warm-up match against Portugal on June 4

MAY 25, 2021 • Associated Press

In empty stadium, Atlético celebrates Spanish league title

Atlético Madrid has been handed the Spanish league trophy at an empty Wanda Metropolitano Stadium

MAY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

After league title, Simeone hopes to keep Atlético growing

Nothing really came to Diego Simeone’s mind after his Atlético Madrid side finally clinched the Spanish league title

MAY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Young Atlético fan dies in accident during title celebration

A 14-year-old Atlético Madrid fan has died in an accident while celebrating the team’s Spanish league title

MAY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Atlético Madrid wins Spanish league

MAY 22, 2021 • Associated Press

MATCHDAY: Spanish league title to be decided

Atlético Madrid can win its first Spanish league title in seven years with a victory at Valladolid in the final round of the season

MAY 21, 2021 • Associated Press

Atlético can clinch title with win and Madrid stumble

Atlético Madrid can clinch its first Spanish league title in seven years on Sunday with a little help from the team's hated local rivals

MAY 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Atlético beats Sociedad, moves closer to Spanish title

Atlético Madrid made sure it didn’t falter with the Spanish league title in sight

MAY 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Resumen de FC Barcelona vs Atlético de Madrid (0-0)

MAY 8, 2021 • YOUTUBE

FC Barcelona vs Atlético de Madrid, tres puntos que valen oro

MAY 7, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Nadal vapulea a nueva promesa española en Madrid Nadal, en busca de un sexto título en Madrid y ponerse a tono para el Abierto de Francia, nunca se vio en apuros ante Alcaraz, quien cumplía...

MAY 5, 2021 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Bullfighting back in Madrid as heated election campaign ends

Bullfighting with fans has returned to Madrid for the first time since the start of the pandemic

MAY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Atlético ekes out win at Elche, Madrid stays 2 points back

Atlético Madrid has ensured it stayed at the top of the Spanish league by winning 1-0 at Elche

MAY 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Highlights Athletic Club vs Atlético de Madrid (2-1)

APRIL 25, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Resumen de Athletic Club vs Atlético de Madrid (2-1)

APRIL 25, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Atlético Madrid says it is pulling out of Super League

APRIL 21, 2021 • Associated Press

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Rayo Vallecano beats Girona to return to top tier in Spain

More than 20,000 fans allowed for Spain-Portugal friendly

In empty stadium, Atlético celebrates Spanish league title

After league title, Simeone hopes to keep Atlético growing

Young Atlético fan dies in accident during title celebration

Atlético Madrid wins Spanish league

MATCHDAY: Spanish league title to be decided

Atlético can clinch title with win and Madrid stumble

Atlético beats Sociedad, moves closer to Spanish title

Bullfighting back in Madrid as heated election campaign ends

Atlético ekes out win at Elche, Madrid stays 2 points back

Atlético Madrid says it is pulling out of Super League