Rayo Vallecano match suspended following fan protest against club president

On October 10, 2026, the La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Bilbao was suspended after home fans staged a protest at the Vallecas stadium. In the 13th minute, supporters began throwing paper airplanes onto the pitch, chanting slogans demanding the resignation of club president Raul Martin Presa. The referee, Jose Maria Sanchez, initially paused the match to issue warnings, but after the incidents continued, he ordered both teams to retreat to the dressing rooms, leading to the game's suspension.

Following the event, Rayo Vallecano issued a formal statement condemning the protest. The club characterized the actions as a "meticulously organized attack" rather than spontaneous behavior. Officials alleged that specific groups premeditated the disruption with the sole intention of forcing the game's total abandonment. The atmosphere at the stadium had been tense as fans expressed their long-standing grievances regarding the club's management. No immediate updates on a potential reschedule or disciplinary actions by the league have been officially announced following the initial investigation into the security breaches.