Goals from Alexander Sorloth, Conor Gallagher and Julian Alvarez powered Atletico Madrid to a 3-0 home win over city rivals Rayo Vallecano on Thursday, strengthening their grip on third place in LaLiga.

The victory leaves them third in the table, six points clear of Athletic Bilbao although they trail leaders Barcelona by 10 points

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone wants his side to maintain their momentum for the remainder of the LaLiga season after a 3-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano on Thursday. The victory leaves them third in the table, six points clear of Athletic Bilbao although they trail leaders Barcelona by 10 points.