What happened with the ball of the Sevilla-Rayo Vallecano?
The sensorized ball of the Rayo Vallecano failed in the match against the Sevilla, causing a delay in the start of the game. The technology allowed for more accurate determination of offside positions and other incidents.
Why does this matter for Rayo Vallecano?
The sensorized ball technology is an important innovation in Spanish football, and its failure in the match against the Sevilla is a problem for the team. The Rayo Vallecano needs to ensure that this technology works correctly to improve their performance in the league.
What comes next?
The Rayo Vallecano has their next match scheduled for February 21, 2027, against the Getafe in the Vallecas Stadium. The team needs to ensure that the sensorized ball technology is working correctly to have a good chance of winning.
The sensorized ball of the Rayo Vallecano failed in the match against the Sevilla due to a problem with the reception of the signal in the VOR room of the Las Rozas Football City. The technology worked perfectly in the Alavés-Getafe match, but it could not be used in the duel between the Sevilla and the Rayo Vallecano. The problem was with the reception of the signal, not with the emission of the same.
According to the competition rules of the RFEF, a match cannot be delayed or suspended temporarily or definitively due to a problem with the VAR, SAOT or Connected Ball technologies. The referee team must communicate to both teams immediately any problem with the technology and the moment when the technology becomes operational again.
The Rayo Vallecano is currently in 19th place in the league, with 0 points and 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss in 1 match. The team has a -1 goal difference and is 3 points behind the leaders Alaves. Their next match is against the Getafe in the Vallecas Stadium on February 21, 2027.
