Rayo Vallecano is facing an institutional crisis after fan groups demanded a halt to season ticket sales due to the closure of Vallecas Stadium. The team, which finished the 2025 La Liga season in 13th place with 35 points (8 wins, 11 draws, and 12 losses), now sees uncertainty over its home ground sparking frustration among supporters.
Why has Vallecas Stadium been closed?
The Community of Madrid, which owns the stadium, suspended Rayo Vallecano’s administrative concession after an audit revealed serious safety and maintenance deficiencies. Although regional authorities are attempting to start urgent repairs, the club has blocked technicians from entering for two consecutive days, according to official complaints. Club president Raúl Martín Presa has remained silent 48 hours after the incidents.
What are the fan groups and ADRV platform demanding?
The Rayo Vallecano Fan Federation and the ADRV Platform are calling for an immediate halt to season ticket sales and refunds for those who have already renewed. Víctor Sainz, an ADRV representative, criticizes the lack of transparency: “How can you sell tickets for matches that won’t be played at Vallecas, maybe not even in Madrid?” The online renewal deadline is August 2, but the team’s first home game against Alavés on August 20 still has no confirmed venue.
When could Rayo return to Vallecas?
According to the Community of Madrid, repairs could take between two and six months. Ángel Domínguez, president of ADRV Shareholders, estimates that, at best, the team will not play at Vallecas for the first two or three months of the season. Meanwhile, social media images show volunteers cleaning the stadium at breakneck speed in an attempt to meet the imposed deadlines.
