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Rayo Vallecano–Athletic match abandoned over fan protest

Referee José María Sánchez Martínez abandoned the La Liga game between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Bilbao after fans threw objects onto the pitch in protest against Rayo president Raúl Martín Presa.

Why it matters

The rare abandonment of a top-flight Spanish match escalates a long-running conflict between Rayo fans and the club's ownership.

Background

Rayo Vallecano is a working-class Madrid club whose supporters have repeatedly protested against president Raúl Martín Presa over stadium conditions and club management.

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