Rayo Vallecano Colors, Facts and History
Rayo Vallecano are playing the 2026-27 La Liga season at Estadio Ontime Butarque in Leganés, after local authorities suspended the license of their usual home, the Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas.
- League
- La Liga
- City
- Madrid
- Home
- Estadio Ontime Butarque, Leganés (14,500 seats)
- Founded
- 1924
- Manager
- Beñat San José (Oct 2026)
Rayo Vallecano history
Founded on 29 May 1924, Rayo takes its short name from the Spanish word for lightning bolt. Its full name is Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, and it plays in La Liga, Spain's top division. The club is closely tied to its neighborhood, Puente de Vallecas, and is recognized for representing local barrio culture and working-class identity.
Rayo's top-flight stays add up to 22 seasons, and it won the 2017-18 Segunda División. It has played in Europe twice, in the UEFA Cup in 2000-01 and the UEFA Conference League in 2025-26. That Conference League campaign came a quarter century after the club's first European run. Judged by historical performance, Rayo ranks as the third-best club in the Community of Madrid, behind Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid.
Did you know?
- Rayo is Spanish for lightning bolt.
- Rayo Vallecano won the Segunda División in 2017-18.
- Rayo Vallecano was founded in 1924.
Colors are shown as plain swatches with their hex codes. This site is not affiliated with the Rayo Vallecano or the La Liga; team names are used only to identify the teams.
Questions about the Rayo Vallecano
Where do Rayo Vallecano play in 2026-27?
At Estadio Ontime Butarque in Leganés, which holds 14,500. Their own ground in Vallecas had its license suspended by local authorities.
What does Rayo mean?
Rayo is Spanish for lightning bolt.
Sources
- Wikidata Q10300, checked October 8, 2026
- Wikipedia: Rayo Vallecano, checked October 8, 2026
- Wikipedia: 2026-27 La Liga (stadiums table and note), checked 2026-10-10
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