Estadio de Vallecas

Estadio de Vallecas sits in the working-class neighbourhood of Vallecas, on the southeastern edge of Madrid, and has been the home of Rayo Vallecano since its opening in 1976. The ground replaced the club’s old Campo de Vallecas and quickly became one of Spanish football’s most intense venues. Rayo Vallecano’s identity is deeply tied to the barrio — a club founded by, and still representing, the local community. The stadium’s nickname, *la Franja* (the stripe), mirrors the club’s fam...