Overview
- The Rayo Vallecano v Athletic Club game was stopped and then suspended after 13 minutes on Saturday when supporters launched hundreds of paper planes, small plastic balls and other objects onto the Vallecas pitch.
- Supporters planned the protest to target owner Raúl Martín Presa, with groups distributing instructions for a synchronized action at minute 13 to force a stoppage and make grievances visible.
- Referee José María Sánchez Martínez halted play after the first wave of objects, attempted restarts that were repeatedly interrupted, and ultimately ended the match for player and spectator safety.
- LaLiga condemned the behaviour as dangerous, confirmed the match will be replayed or completed on a new date and said disciplinary steps are likely for those responsible or for the club if needed.
- The incident follows a July Comunidad de Madrid audit that found serious safety, sanitation and maintenance flaws at Vallecas and forced early home games to be moved to Butarque, and it compounds recent fixture disruption for Athletic Club.