The reported decision followed an audit that raised concerns about water quality and possible Legionella exposure, as well as fire safety, accumulated debris and electrical faults. Those are serious allegations, but the report does not establish that an infection has occurred.
De Paco also said: “O clube não estava cumprindo, então as autoridades tiveram que agir.” The stadium is owned by the regional government and has been leased by Rayo since its opening in 1976, according to the report. That relationship makes a swift response especially important: the club needs a safe ground, while the authorities responsible for the venue will want repairs and inspections completed before approving its return to use.
The immediate sporting concern is Rayo’s scheduled home match against Alavés on 20 August. The report says no temporary venue has yet been settled. If Vallecas remains unavailable, Rayo may have to arrange a ground elsewhere, leaving supporters with uncertainty over travel and matchday plans.
For a club whose home ground is closely tied to its identity, playing away from Vallecas would be more than a logistical inconvenience. But safety has to come first, and a rushed return without the necessary checks would carry its own risks.
The next step is whether repairs can begin quickly and satisfy the authorities. Rayo’s preparations for the Alavés fixture-and the club’s wider start to the season-now depend on how fast that process moves.