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Paper Airplanes Halt La Liga Game
10 Oct
Summary
- Fans protested club owner by throwing objects onto the pitch.
- The Rayo Vallecano vs. Athletic Bilbao match was abandoned.
- The stadium had recently reopened after safety concerns.
A La Liga football match between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Bilbao was abandoned on Saturday, October 10, 2026, following a disruptive protest by home fans. Mid-way through the first half, supporters began throwing paper airplanes and rubber marbles onto the pitch in an organized demonstration against the club's owner, Raul Martin Presa.
The game was the first to be held at the Estadio de Vallecas this league season, as the venue had been temporarily closed. An audit had previously identified serious safety concerns, which fans attributed to the owner's alleged negligence. Rayo fans described their protest as legitimate, democratic, necessary, and peaceful, stating it was a response to years of safety risks.
La Liga issued a statement strongly condemning the actions, emphasizing that such behavior jeopardizes safety and impedes the competition. The league confirmed that a new date and time for the abandoned match would be communicated shortly. This incident followed previous fan actions, including chants and whistles against Presa and graffiti appearing in the VIP box.
