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12 Rayo Vallecano fans face punishments for protest that forced suspension of Athletic Bilbao match

The fans, unhappy with club owner and president Raúl Martín Presa, first forced the October 10 match against Athletic Bilbao to stop in the 13th minute with the score 0-0.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 4:53 PM
12 Rayo Vallecano fans face punishments for protest that forced suspension of Athletic Bilbao match
Key Things to Know
  • Spain's anti-violence commission proposed fines and stadium bans for 12 Rayo Vallecano fans.
  • One fan faces a 5,000 euro fine and a one-year ban, while 11 others face six-month bans.
  • Protesters threw paper airplanes and rubber balls to protest club president Raúl Martín Presa.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Spain's anti-violence commission has proposed fines and stadium bans for 12 Rayo Vallecano supporters following protests that halted a LaLiga fixture against Athletic Bilbao. One supporter faces a 5,000 euro fine and a one-year stadium ban, while 11 other fans face 3,000 euro fines and six-month bans for throwing paper airplanes and rubber balls onto the pitch.

The protests were directed against Rayo Vallecano owner and president Raúl Martín Presa during the October 10 match, which was stopped in the 13th minute at 0-0. The fixture marked Rayo's return to their home stadium in Vallecas after being forced to play previous home matches in Leganes due to unsafe ground conditions.

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