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The Following a technical audit on 28 July 2026 identified extensive that uncovered serious safety, fire‑protection, wiring, lighting, hygiene and legionella deficiencies at Estadio de Vallecas. The problems, the Comunidad de Madrid suspended Rayo Vallecano’s concession, placed the venue under caretaker administration and awarded three urgent‑works contracts concession for Estadio de Vallecas on 21 June worth €60 million, with a full €60 million renovation planned over about 24 months to raise capacity to at least 18,500 seats. Rayo must find an alternative La Liga ground; the Butarque stadium in Leganés and the Coliseum in Getafe have been cited, and the 20 August match against Deportivo Alavés will be affected. President Isabel Díaz Ayuso said the decision 28 July 2026. The suspension was coordinated with LaLiga and the Royal Spanish Football Federation, and a police complaint was filed accusing the club officials of obstructing technicians. On 29 July the regional government reiterated the complaint, claiming Club president Martín Presa said he was surprised by the club prevented access for officials sent to carry out decision, while players argued the urgent works. The following day, situation could have been avoided. Two days later, on 30 July, club staff kept the locker‑room entrance locked and allowed locked, allowing only internal cleaning crews inside, prompting Madrid authorities to issue inside and again preventing officials from carrying out urgent work. The regional government responded with an order to extinguish the concession and announced it would assume responsibility for the remedial work. works, aiming to return the team to the venue as quickly as possible. In the meantime, Rayo must play its early LaLiga fixtures at an alternative ground selected with LaLiga and the federation. Fans voiced frustration, with some saying they would promising to leave their seats empty if the team club is forced to relocate. Renovation work proceeds under caretaker administration while Rayo searches continues to search for a temporary venue. venue such as the Butarque stadium in Leganés or the Coliseum in Getafe.