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Rayo Vallecano Shifts Alavés Match to Leganés Stadium

8/10/2026

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Rayo Vallecano will host Alavés on Aug. 20 at CD Leganés' stadium after Vallecas Stadium was declared unsafe.
Leganés reached an agreement with Rayo and Madrid officials to stage the match.
The agreement guarantees access for Leganés fans and the club.
Fans expressed disappointment because reports said Rayo considered moving games to Burgos, about 200 km from Madrid.
Officials said Vallecas Stadium needs extensive renovations, so Rayo will not return soon.

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Rayo Vallecano will host Alavés on Aug. 20 at CD Leganés' stadium after Vallecas Stadium was declared unsafe.
Leganés reached an agreement with Rayo and Madrid officials to stage the match.
The agreement guarantees access for Leganés fans and the club.
Fans expressed disappointment because reports said Rayo considered moving games to Burgos, about 200 km from Madrid.
Officials said Vallecas Stadium needs extensive renovations, so Rayo will not return soon.