Atletico Thump Rayo, Valladolid Relegated After Betis Defeat

Atletico Madrid cruised to a 3-0 La Liga win over Rayo Vallecano on Thursday as they bounced back from defeat at Las Palmas last weekend.

Real Betis bolstered their Champions League ambitions with a 5-1 win over Real Valladolid, confirming the visitors long-expected relegation.

Atletico have little to play for in the rest of the season with leaders Barcelona 10 points clear with five matches remaining, but produced a solid derby display.

Alexander Sorloth opened the scoring in the third minute after Giuliano Simeone, son of coach Diego, crossed for the Norwegian target man to nod home at the back post.

It was a formula which should have led to more goals for Atletico but the striker wasted several presentable opportunities.