Atlético Madrid, fresh from a 4-0 Copa del Rey semi-final victory over Barcelona, prepares to face Rayo Vallecano in La Liga's Gameweek 24 on February 15, 2026, at Estadio de Vallecas. Atlético, currently third in La Liga, aims to secure a top-four finish, while Rayo, in 18th place, struggles with poor form, having lost their last three league matches and only winning two of their last ten home games. Rayo's key absences include Abdul Mumin due to injury and Pep Chavarria and Pathe Ciss due to suspension. Atlético's squad faces minor injuries, with Johnny Cardoso and Pablo Barrios unavailable, but Jan Oblak is expected to start in goal. Coach Diego Simeone is considering rotation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining team energy after recent successes. Simeone praised Atlético's energy following their Barcelona win and expressed gratitude for his role at the club, though he remains focused on the upcoming match. The match is expected to be low-scoring, with predictions favoring Atlético to win narrowly, likely 1-0, as Rayo has only scored 17 goals at home this season. Key players include Antoine Griezmann, who is favored to score, and other potential starters include Nahuel Molina and Álvaro García. Simeone's strategic approach and squad management will be crucial in this fixture, which is part of Atlético’s broader effort to secure Champions League qualification.