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Atlético lose ground in the title race. Oblak
Couldn?t do much to halt Rayo?s 35th-minute goal after Isi Palazón slipped past the slow-footed duo of César Azpilicueta and Axel Witsel. Ended the match with three saves, and looks to be more comfortable with the ball at his feet relative to previous seasons. 4.5
Lino
Had a shot just moments into the game, which didn?t do much to challenge Augusto Batalla in goal. Left Andrei Ra?iu open to receive the ball in the box and deliver a cross for the hosts? goal. 4
Reinildo
Took no chances, clearing the ball a total of seven times, but kept Isi onside for his goal. Far less decisive and certain than he was in midweek against RB Leipzig. 4 Witsel
The Belgian had a difficult time thwarting Rayo?s speedy attackers through the middle. Grew into the game as Atlético Madrid woke up and enjoyed more of the ball in the second half. His ball to Ángel Correa started the attack which led to Conor Gallagher?s goal. 5

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Azpilicueta
Substituted just before the half with a muscular problem after landing awkwardly while trying to win a header. 5
Molina
Beaten by Adri Embarba and Randy Nteka down the flank far too easily, gifting them space to send in dangerous crosses. Worked to send passes of his own into the opponent?s box, but his attempts were off the mark. 3
Gallagher
The midfielder tallied his sec...