US EditionRayo Vallecano's game against Oviedo postponed due to unsafe playing conditions
- On Saturday, LaLiga postponed Rayo Vallecano's home match against Real Oviedo hours before kick-off, citing unsafe pitch conditions to protect player safety at Vallecas Stadium, Madrid.
- Rayo had replaced the whole field during the week, but heavy rain in Madrid prevented the club's replacement turf this week from reaching optimal condition, LaLiga said.
- Players and staff, via the AFE, said on Friday that the Vallecas stadium pitch had been clearly deficient over the last month and did not meet minimum top-level match requirements.
- Real Oviedo said the late notice disrupted players and supporters, while Rayo said it would consider legal action with relevant authorities over sporting and financial damage.
- The postponement comes as rain has affected multiple fixtures, including Sevilla v Girona and second-tier matches, with Rayo and Oviedo affected and no new date set.
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Barcelona won easily, but the Rayo Vallecano-Real Oviedo and Sevilla-Girona matches were postponed.
Initially, the decision was made for Rayo Vallecano-Oviedo, due to the unsuitable playing field in Vallecano, while a few hours later Sevilla-Girona was postponed due to bad weather in the area.
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Rayo Vallecano's game against Oviedo postponed due to unsafe playing conditions
MADRID (AP) — Rayo Vallecano's home match against Oviedo in the Spanish league on Saturday was postponed on short notice because of safety concerns over the field at Vallecas Stadium.
Rayo Vallecano players bemoan bad pitches and cold showers as Oviedo match postponed
MADRID, Feb 7 - Rayo Vallecano's players and staff have publicly criticised the Madrid club's management for \"unacceptable conditions\" including unusable pitches and cold showers, shortly before LaLiga postponed Saturday's home match against Real Oviedo due to an unplayable surface. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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