Another one, Rayo v Espanyol will also be played at Butarque 🏟️ | OneFootball

Rayo Vallecano has released an official statement confirming that its next LALIGA fixture against RCD Espanyol will be moved to a different venue. The match will not be played at the Estadio de Vallecas, but at the Estadio Municipal Butarque, located in the neighboring town of Leganés.

In the statement, the Rayo Vallecano board deeply regrets the inconvenience and disruption this measure may cause its fans. The red-sashed club explained that the decision is due to force majeure circumstances completely beyond the club’s control, making it necessary to urgently find a logistical alternative.

The Madrid-based club also reported that full details on the access procedure and seat relocation for Rayo season-ticket holders at Butarque will be provided in the coming hours. The club’s top priority is to guarantee maximum comfort and the least possible disruption for its supporters.

For their part, the Espanyol squad is already aware of the venue change and will restructure its travel plans. On the sporting side, Rayo will look to claim all three points away from their usual home ground, backed by the coordinated effort between institutions to ensure the match goes ahead.

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