MADRID, Feb 16, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Rayo Vallecano waltzed to a 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday in La Liga, leaving Diego Simeone's side 15 points behind leaders Real Madrid. Atletico dropped to fourth after their heavy defeat at Leganes's Butarque stadium, where Rayo hosted the fixture due to pitch problems at their own Vallecas ground. Real Betis, fifth, were able to cut the gap to Atletico down to four points with a 2-1 win at Mallorca. - Betis pushing -Betis doubled down on their win over Atletico in La Liga last weekend with a third straight top flight triumph, boosting their hopes of Champions League qualification. On Monday champions Barcelona visit Girona, aiming to go back top after Real Madrid usurped them on Saturday with a 4-1 win over Real Sociedad.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 16, 2026 03:14 UTC