(Reuters) -Atletico Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw at city rivals Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga on Sunday after Conor Gallagher cancelled out Isi Palazon's opener for the hosts. Palazon put Rayo ahead in the 35th minute off a fine pass from Andrei Ratiu after a quick breakaway,

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

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

Marcos Llorente R of Atletico Madrid vies with Unai Lopez of Rayo Vallecano during the Spanish league La Liga f

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.

Despite the Colchoneros continuing to push for a late winner, they were unable to take more than a point from their trip to Vallecas. Diego Simeone’s side remain fourth in LaLiga,  six points adrift of leaders Barcelona,