Overview
- Pérez labeled the Estadio de Vallecas grass “indigno” and said he feels embarrassed by its condition.
- He argued the surface forces him to alter his tactical ideas and hinders the passing and support needed for control.
- Rayo defeated Mallorca 2-1 with Isi converting a penalty for Valjent’s foul on De Frutos, a decision that Jagoba Arrasate denounced.
- Pérez declined to publicly assess the refereeing and said he would share his view privately with Arrasate.
- The stadium has had only minimal renovations since 1976, with no agreement between Rayo’s leadership and the Community of Madrid on who is responsible for maintenance.