Rayo Vallecano’s La Liga match against Athletic Club is abandoned after home fans protest the club’s president and ownership. According to multiple outlets, supporters throw objects onto the pitch, including paper airplanes, leading players to stop playing and the match to be halted early.
The stoppage happens in the first 15 minutes, with outlets citing the 13th minute as the time the protest forces the teams to withdraw to the sidelines. Fans express anger at Raúl Martín Presa’s management, including dissatisfaction with how the club is run and concerns about facilities. Coverage focuses on how the disruption risks suspension or disciplinary action, while others describe the incident primarily as a protest over the club’s leadership and conditions at the stadium and training ground.