Raúl Martín Presa
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- Oct 10
Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Club suspended after fans pelt pitch in protest against president
Referee José María Sánchez Martínez abandoned the LaLiga matchday 8 game at the Estadio de Vallecas after repeated fan protests against club president Raúl Martín Presa.
- Oct 3
Vandals destroy seats in Rayo Vallecano box before return to Vallecas
Intruders broke into the Estadio de Vallecas overnight to vandalize the presidential box, prompting Rayo Vallecano to accuse regional authorities of fostering hostility against club president Raúl Martín Presa.
- Aug 20
LaLiga forces Rayo Vallecano to play in Leganés after Madrid stadium safety closure
LaLiga rejected Rayo Vallecano's postponement request, forcing the club to host Deportivo Alavés at Butarque on 20 August as fan groups boycott the fixture.
- Jul 29
Madrid suspends Rayo Vallecano's stadium concession over safety failures, club blocks repair workers
The Community of Madrid has suspended the concession of the Vallecas stadium after an audit found severe safety deficiencies, and filed a police complaint after club officials blocked technicians from starting urgent works. The team faces playing its first home match on 20 August at an alternative venue.
- May 27
Rayo Vallecano and Crystal Palace Clash in Leipzig for Historic First European Trophy in Conference League Final
Two working-class neighborhood clubs from Madrid and London meet at Leipzig's Red Bull Arena on Wednesday night, each seeking their first major European trophy in the UEFA Conference League final.
