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 to protest club president Presa.
- Following stadium closures for safety concerns, the match returned to Rayo's home ground in Vallecas, Madrid. Fans have long expressed unhappiness with the management of Presa.
- Protesters forced a stoppage in the 13th minute, with the game still not resumed by the 20th minute. Fans chanted "Presa, leave now" as graffiti bearing the same message appeared on the presidential box.
- After the 24th minute, players and officials left the field when 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 the day before the match, stating in a social media post that Rayo would get the stadium it deserves. His remarks addressed ongoing stadium closure concerns.
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