Atlético de Madrid had to settle for a 1-1 draw with city rivals Rayo Vallecano.Scorers: Palazón 35′; Gallagher 50′Isi Palazón had handed Iñigo Pérez’s side the lead by guiding home Andrei

Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw at city rivals Rayo Vallecano on Sunday after Conor Gallagher cancelled out Isi Palazon's opener for the hosts.

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

Atletico Madrid dropped points as they were held to a 1-1 La Liga draw at Rayo Vallecano.Los Rojiblancos remain unbeaten in league action so far this season but they drew a third game from six.Conor

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone took the positives from his side's performance in a 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, their third stalemate in LaLiga this season. Atletico salvaged a point at Vallecas Stadium thanks to Conor Gallagher's strike after the break following a sloppy first half in which Isi Palazon had put the hosts ahead.