Rayo Vallecano match against Athletic Club abandoned after fans throw objects

Rayo Vallecano's first home match in 146 days became the setting for a protest against the club's president, according to Infobae. The visitors were Athletic Club, with the teams meeting at Vallecas on Saturday, October 10.

ESPN FC identified the target of the protest as president Raúl Martín Presa. Supporters sent paper planes onto the pitch, turning their opposition into a disruption of the match.

The October 10 fixture was part of the eighth round of Spain's top division, ABC reported. It was meant to mark Rayo's return to playing at home.

The objects thrown onto the field included rubber balls as well as paper planes, according to Telegraaf. Its report also described other objects being thrown.

Referee Sánchez Martínez called the players from both teams together and ordered them back to their respective dressing rooms, ABC reported.

The match was called off during the first half, according to ESPN FC. L'Équipe described the referee's decision as a definitive stoppage.

The supplied reports agree that the protest stopped the match, but use different terms for its status. CNN Brasil described it as suspended, while BBC Football reported that it was abandoned.

The coverage provides no replacement date or details of how the fixture will be completed. It also gives no decision on any consequences for the club or supporters.