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Rayo Vallecano fans pause protests but demand talks with club
Rayo Vallecano supporters agreed to ease tensions for the match against Elche in Vallecas.
The temporary truce follows club promises of partial season-ticket refunds for three matches played at Butarque and the return of the club’s red sash on next season’s shirts.
The dispute grew after safety and health concerns led to the stadium concession being suspended, while supporters also objected to a stand closure imposed as punishment after a match against Athletic was halted.
Fans say the truce does not resolve the conflict and want the club’s promises to become lasting commitments.
They are also concerned that refunding part of this season’s tickets could affect next season’s prices, an issue the club has not addressed.
Supporters demand a meeting with the board before the Celta match to confirm that the club intends to change.
A group of supporters has separately taken the Spanish Football Federation to court, arguing that the stand closure is a collective punishment that violates their rights.
Rayo Vallecano fan groups agreed to a temporary truce ahead of the match against Elche.
They said the pause was meant to reduce tension and create space for a solution, not to end their dispute with the club.
The groups want a meeting with the club’s board before Rayo’s match against Celta on 31 October.
The club announced it would refund the proportional cost of three matches and bring back the team’s traditional sash on next season’s kits.
- Who
- Rayo Vallecano fan groups and the club.
- What
- The fan groups agreed to a temporary truce ahead of the Elche match.
- When
- The decision was announced on 23 October 2026, ahead of the match the following day.
- Where
- Vallecas, Madrid.
- Why
- The groups said the pause would reduce tension and make space for a solution, while they seek a meeting with the club.
Rayo Vallecano fan groups
Rayo Vallecano
Truce
Rayo Vallecano fan groups
The groups agreed to pause the conflict temporarily, while stressing that the dispute is not resolved.
Rayo Vallecano
The club announced measures it described as a gesture of rapprochement.
Next steps
Rayo Vallecano fan groups
The groups say a meeting with the board before the Celta match is essential to confirm the club’s willingness to change.
Rayo Vallecano
The club’s announcement included refunds for some match absences and the return of the sash on next season’s kits.
Rayo published a statement announcing proportional refunds for three matches and the return of the sash on next season’s kits.
Rayo fan groups met to decide their response ahead of the Elche match.
The fan groups announced a temporary truce and called for a meeting with the board before the Celta match.
Rayo was due to play Elche in Vallecas.
Rayo was due to play Celta, before which the fan groups demanded a meeting with the board.
- Elche match
- Scheduled for 24 October 2026
- Celta match
- Scheduled for 31 October 2026
- Refunds
- Proportional cost of three matches
- Next season’s kits
- The club said the sash would return as a main feature
- Fan signatories
- 15 peñas signed a statement through Plataforma ADRV
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Tregua temporal en Vallecas
Las peñas celebran el acuerdo... pero avisan: "Esta batalla supone un avance, pero no la salvación del Rayo"
What people are saying
This battle represents progress, but it is not the salvation of Rayo.
A truce does not mean forgetting, giving up, or considering the situation resolved.
It is the first time a fan group has taken the Federation before a judge over its fundamental rights, and what is decided will serve everyone.