Rayo Vallecano's La Liga match against Athletic Club was abandoned on Saturday after home fans threw paper planes and rubber balls onto the pitch in protest against club owner Raul Martin Presa. The game, Rayo's first of the season at the Estadio de Vallecas, had been temporarily closed due to serious health and safety concerns, including a risk of Legionnaires' disease. Fans, long critical of Presa for poor facility upkeep and lack of modernisation, began their protest in the 13th minute — traditionally when chants of 'Presa leave now' are sung.
After a 15-minute delay and repeated object-throwing from the south stand, the referee abandoned the goalless match. Athletic Club later confirmed they would arrange refunds for their travelling supporters.
Source: BBC Sport Football · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing