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Rayo Vallecano sanctions, stadium unrest, and fan protests

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The RFEF Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned Rayo Vallecano following the abandonment of their match against Athletic Club on October 10. The club must pay a 6,000 euro fine and partially close the Vallecas Stadium section where objects were thrown. The committee characterized the disruption as a ‘grave alteration of the order of the match,’ rejecting the club’s defense regarding ultra groups. The match is scheduled to resume behind closed doors from the point of interruption, with Rayo Vallecano responsible for Athletic Bilbao’s travel expenses. Following a safety audit by the Comunidad de Madrid, the club is set to return to the Estadio de Vallecas after the regional government lifted a precautionary closure, deeming the facilities ‘operativas y en condiciones adecuadas para su funcionamiento ordinario.’ However, the government is proceeding to terminate the stadium's concession due to a ‘grave incumplimiento de sus obligaciones.’ Tensions escalated during the club’s return to the Estadio de Vallecas for the Trofeo de Vallecas against Cagliari. The club reported that the presidential box was vandalized with graffiti targeting President Raúl Martín Presa and slashed upholstery. During the match, hooded individuals identified by the club as members of the ultra group Bukaneros attempted to storm the directors' box, an event the club described as an ‘assault’ and a campaign of ‘harassment, extortion and intimidation.’ On October 23, 2026, Rayo Vallecano hosted Elche CF in a fixture designated as high-risk due to ongoing protests against President Raúl Martín Presa. Despite a partial stadium closure, the match was marked by significant tension. Elche CF secured a 3-0 victory at the Estadio de Vallecas with goals from Federico Redondo, Fer Niño, and Germán Valera. The loss leaves Rayo Vallecano with 9 points, hovering near the relegation zone amid ongoing institutional instability.

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