Rayo Vallecano stadium closure forces club to seek alternative venue

Rayo Vallecano Estadio de Vallecas concession revocation urgent renovation El Plantío

The Community of Madrid has revoked Rayo Vallecano's concession to use the Estadio de Vallecas and ordered urgent renovation work, citing serious safety, hygiene and maintenance deficiencies. The stadium was declared unsafe, prompting the regional government to plan emergency works that could keep the venue closed for two to six months.

Rayo Vallecano players, led by captain Óscar Valentín, issued a joint statement condemning the situation and blaming ignored warnings. The club responded by cleaning the stadium and addressing critical systems within 72 hours to meet regulatory standards.

Technical staff from the Community attempted to enter the stadium on two separate days but were blocked, leading the regional authority to file a police complaint. While the dispute continues, the club has prepared a contingency plan, selecting El Plantío in Burgos as a provisional home ground should the authorities not authorize matches at Vallecas. Political figures, including Minister Félix Bolaños and Community minister Mariano de Paco, have publicly debated the revocation.

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Community of Madrid · El Plantío (Burgos) · Estadio de Vallecas · Félix Bolaños · Mariano de Paco · Martín Presa · Rayo Vallecano · Vallecas Stadium

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Political figures Félix Bolaños and Mariano de Paco publicly debated the concession revocation on social media. as.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Technical staff from the Community of Madrid attempted to access the stadium on two occasions but were denied entry. capital.es · www.larazon.es
[● 2 SOURCES] The regional government filed a police complaint after the failed access attempts. capital.es · www.larazon.es
[○ 1 SOURCE] The club cleaned the stadium and addressed critical systems within 72 hours to meet regulatory requirements. www.marca.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rayo Vallecano players, led by captain Óscar Valentín, issued a joint statement criticizing the stadium closure. www.sportsoftheday.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The stadium was deemed unsafe due to critical deficiencies in safety, hygiene and maintenance. capital.es · www.larazon.es
[● 4 SOURCES] The Community of Madrid revoked Rayo Vallecano's concession to use Estadio de Vallecas and ordered urgent renovation work. www.sportsoftheday.com · www.marca.com · capital.es · www.elperiodico.digital
[● 2 SOURCES] Rayo Vallecano selected El Plantío in Burgos as a provisional alternative venue if not authorized to play at Vallecas. www.abola.pt · www.marca.com