Madrid Revokes Rayo Vallecano's Stadium Concession for Urgent Safety Works

The Community of Madrid has revoked Rayo Vallecano's stadium concession to carry out urgent safety works, leaving the team without a home for the start of the La Liga season. The regional government found 'many more problems than we thought' during an audit, leading to the immediate closure of the Estadio de Vallecas. Rayo Vallecano will have to look for an alternative venue for its first home games, with the team's first match scheduled for August 20 against Deportivo Alavés. The regional government has criticized the club's board for lack of maintenance and has hinted at a new concession model similar to that of the Movistar Arena after the works are completed.