Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao Match Abandoned Amid Protests
Rayo Vallecano's La Liga match against Athletic Bilbao was abandoned on Saturday after home fans protested against club president Raul Martin Presa by throwing objects onto the pitch. This incident occurred during the 13th minute of the match at Vallecas stadium, which was the first home game for Rayo in La Liga this season.
The referee paused the game and sent the players to the dressing rooms. When the teams returned to resume play, the fans continued their protest, resulting in the match being abandoned with a score of 0-0.
The protests stemmed from dissatisfaction with Presa's management of the club, the state of the stadium, and training facilities. Rayo had previously played three home matches at Leganes's Butarque stadium due to urgent repairs needed at Vallecas for "serious deficiencies" regarding safety.
The Madrid regional government is currently in the process of terminating the lease agreement for Vallecas due to its poor maintenance.
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