Griezmann netted a close-range volley in the second minute from a De Paul cross.
Depay almost extended Atletico’s lead two minutes later but his point-blank strike was brilliantly stopped by goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski.
He ended up scoring in the 16th minute after Saul delivered a low cross and the Dutch striker tapped in from just inside the six-yard-box. Dapay had to be substitute a few minutes little after he injured his leg. De Paul then found Molina and the defender netted a tidy finish past Dimitrievski.
In the second half Morata, who had replaced Depay, netted twice, while Angel Correa fired a brilliant dipping strike over the goalkeeper. Marcos Llorente was also on target as a rampant Atletico ripped apart their rivals to secure a second win in three games this season.
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“We played a great game, with joy and a lot of intensity from the start,” Griezmann told Movistar Plus.
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“The first goal gave us peace of mind and we earned three very important points. Let’s rest and think about the next one now.”
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Atletico are second in the LaLiga standings, level on seven points with Barcelona and Girona. They trail leaders Real Madrid by two points, while Rayo are eighth with six points.
