Overview
- The Comunidad de Madrid suspended Rayo Vallecano’s concession after a July audit documented grave defects in fire protection, electrical systems, hygiene and general maintenance that it said put spectators and workers at risk.
- Regional inspectors were blocked from entering Vallecas on two earlier attempts and the government filed a complaint with the Policía Nacional over the obstruction.
- Following a meeting between the sports minister and club president, Rayo opened the stadium and regional technicians entered Tuesday to measure and document the auditor-identified problems as a diagnostic step.
- The Comunidad has drafted three contracts to carry out immediate repair work but says those works will start only after inspections confirm needs and that the legal procedure to extinguish the concession will continue in parallel.
- The dispute is forcing contingency planning for home matches with El Plantío in Burgos and Butarque in Leganés discussed as alternatives, FACUA has demanded proportional refunds for season-ticket holders, and supporters are protesting and calling for the president’s resignation.