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Madrid revokes Rayo Vallecano's stadium concession for urgent renovations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 9:59 AM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Madrid revokes Rayo Vallecano's stadium concession for urgent renovations
Summary

The Community of Madrid has withdrawn Rayo Vallecano’s access to Vallecas stadium to begin immediate renovations due to safety concerns. Minister for Culture, Tourism and Sport, Mariano de Paco, cited audit findings indicating serious maintenance issues. The renovation work is expected to last several months. As a result, Rayo Vallecano will not be able to start the upcoming season in its own stadium. The regional government aims to address fire safety and sanitation problems with total urgency.

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  • •Rayo Vallecano loses access to Vallecas stadium for renovations.
  • •Renovation work will address fire safety and sanitation issues.
  • •Work is expected to last several months.
  • •Rayo will need to find a new venue for home games.
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  • 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — 🏟️ Two weeks before kick-off: LaLiga club evicted from stadium
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What they're saying
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The regional administrative authority in Madrid has withdrawn Spanish top-flight club Rayo Vallecano’s right to use the Vallecas stadium in order to begin urgent renovation work. This comes just und...

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The Community of Madrid has withdrawn Rayo Vallecano’s concession for the Vallecas stadium in order to begin urgent renovation work. “There is no way to guarantee that nothing could happen,” say...

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