Striker leaves Rayo Vallecano hours after joining

Rayo Vallecano's Paco Jemez cries after club’s relegation

Simeone praises Atletico Madrid 'courage' after Rayo Vallecano win Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has hailed his team's 'courage' following their 2-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday.

Rayo Vallecano 0-2 Atletico Madrid: Correa and Griezmann leave it late Atletico Madrid left it late to secure the points that temporarily took them to the top of La Liga following a 2-0 defeat of Rayo Vallecano at the Vallecas stadium.

Real Madrid 10-2 Rayo Vallecano: Gareth Bale scores FOUR in rout PETE JENSON AT THE SANTIAGO BERNABEU: Gareth Bale enjoyed his best display in a Real Madrid shirt this season as they thrashed rivals Rayo Vallecano in Sunday's La Liga encounter.

Real Madrid appeal Cristiano Ronaldo's yellow card for diving Real Madrid have appealed against the yellow card shown to Cristiano Ronaldo for diving during their 2-0 win over Rayo Vallecano, and hope to have his suspension cancelled.

Rayo Vallecano 0-2 Real Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo scores 300th goal Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 300th goal of his Real Madrid career to see off Rayo Vallecano and remain within touching distance of Barcelona.

Gareth Bale picks up injury during Real Madrid training Gareth Bale could miss out on Real Madrid's La Liga clash with mid-table Rayo Vallecano after injuring his left foot during a training session on Tuesday morning.

Neymar celebrates Barcelona goal against Rayo Vallecano Barcelona star Neymar might not have been involved in his side's match with Rayo Vallecano, but that didn't mean he was any less delighted when they scored.

Barcelona 6-1 Rayo Vallecano: Barca go top of La Liga PETE JENSON AT THE NOU CAMP: A hat-trick from Lionel Messi against Rayo Vallecano at the Nou Camp helped Barcelona reclaim top of La Liga from Real Madrid as both sides had a man sent off.