La Liga suspend clash hours before kick-off following Rayo Vallecano player statement

La Liga have announced that the 14:00 CEST clash between Real Oviedo and Rayo Vallecano has been suspended. The announcement came less than four hours before kick-off, following a statement by the Rayo players complaining of working conditions.

The league have communicated that due to the weather conditions this week in Madrid, and the forecast forr persistent rain this afternoon, the pitch is not in a playable state. The playing surface has been a point of contention for some time in Vallecas, with manager Inigo Perez and a number of players complaining that it was not fit for purpose.

Rayo Vallecano players release statement

Hours beforehand, the Rayo Vallecano squad had released a statement making formal complaints known about their working conditions. One of the points of their complaint was the playing surface, noting the pitch is ‘unstable’, and clearly deficient.

Along with the pitch, Rayo’s players highlight their training facilities, the treatment of the fans, and the stadium facilities. The statement is signed by the Rayo squad, with the support of the coaching staff and the Spanish Players’ Association (AFE). It is also noted that they all of their complaints have been communicated to the President of the club, Raul Martin Presa, on various occasions, but following the failure to addesss them, Rayo say ‘it can no longer be prolonged, as we see our physical safety and basic working conditions in danger’.

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