Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Bilbao was the first of this league season played at the Estadio de Vallecas, which was temporarily closed after an audit found serious safety issues.
The La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Bilbao was abandoned on Saturday after supporters threw objects onto the pitch. Referee Jose Maria Sanchez Martinez initially stopped play in the 13th minute when fans hurled paper planes and rubber balls. After a 15-minute pause, play briefly resumed before more objects were thrown from the south stand, prompting the referee to call off the fixture following police recommendations.
The contest marked the first match of the season at Estadio de Vallecas following temporary closures over safety issues. Supporters targeted club owner Raul Martin Presa with protests after the team was previously forced to play home fixtures at Leganes' stadium, fueling intense fan frustration over club management.
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