The League team ordered to improve training facilities or face sanctions from the Council

Rayo Vallecano they are one of the oldest clubs, and one of the most decorated in tradition in the League, but the leadership of the club has come without a lack of criticism for not having the structures of the club up to standard. Once again they are facing problems, with their training camp this time.

During the pandemic, the Council of Madrid intervened to carry out renovations at their Vallecas stadium due to security concerns, and there is still a strong reaction from the club's fan base about the state of the facilities there. President Raul Martin Press has been augering for a move to a different stage, again facing a strong reaction, but it is still to find a suitable site.

Now its Sports City, located in Vallecas, 10 minutes from the stadium, is under the spotlight. The state of impurity and the poor condition of the facilities were highlighted by Councilor Mar Barberan, who pointed out that now it is not safe for the athletes. Relief report that Rayo were given 15 working days to improve the land, or face sanctions from the Council, which owns the property.

In particular, one case hit the local community. Potholes have appeared in the fields in the training camp, which is also used by youth teams and other amatuer clubs, and have been filled temporarily. One of those gave way, causing a 13-year-old boy to be taken in an ambulance that struggled to access the field. The boy had torn his anterior cruciate ligament.