Rayo Vallecano Fans Protest Against the Club President, Force Game Against Bilbao to Be Suspended
Fans angered by club president Raúl Martín Presa forced repeated stoppages, and the referee sent both teams off after more objects hit the pitch.
- On Saturday, Rayo Vallecano fans stopped their Liga match against Athletic Bilbao by throwing paper airplanes onto the field, forcing multiple interruptions in protest against club president Presa.
- Following stadium closures for safety concerns, the match returned to the team's home ground in Vallecas, Madrid after authorities reopened it. Fans have long expressed unhappiness with Presa's management.
- Protesters forced a stoppage in the 13th minute, with further delays by the 20th minute. Fans chanted "Presa, leave now" as graffiti bearing the same message appeared on the presidential box.
- Following the 24th minute, players and officials left the field as the stadium announcer warned the game would be suspended if protests continued. The match remained in jeopardy.
- Regional Minister for Sports Mariano de Paco called for calm before the match, posting that Rayo will get the stadium it deserves. His remarks addressed ongoing safety-related stadium concerns.
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The match between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Club has been suspended due to objects being thrown from the stands onto the pitch.
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The match between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Bilbao was interrupted after 13 minutes of play when Rayo Vallecano supporters began throwing objects onto the pitch. The referee therefore saw no other option but to suspend the match. AS reports
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