Rayo Vallecano

Club Information

Club History

Rayo Vallecano were founded in 1924 in the working-class Vallecas neighborhood of Madrid. The club has a strong left-wing political identity and their fans are known as some of the most passionate and politically active in Spanish football. Despite competing against much wealthier Madrid rivals, Rayo have maintained a loyal following and regularly compete in La Liga. The Estadio de Vallecas, tucked into the heart of the Vallecas neighborhood, provides one of the most intimate atmospheres in Spanish football.

Trophy Cabinet

• No major trophies
• Segunda Division: 1 (1989)

Did You Know?

• Rayo Vallecano are known for their strong left-wing political identity and anti-racist activism
• The Vallecas neighborhood is one of Madrid's most working-class and culturally vibrant areas
• The Estadio de Vallecas holds just 14,708 fans creating an incredibly intense atmosphere
• Rayo's fans once stopped a match to protest the eviction of an elderly local resident
• The club competes against Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid with a fraction of their budget
• The famous "Bukaneros" ultras group is known for their elaborate choreographies
• Rayo have produced players like Diego Costa before they reached fame at bigger clubs