Official statement

The Community of Madrid, owner of Estadio de Vallecas, have informed LaLiga of their decision not to hold any sporting event with public attendance in the aforementioned stadium from 1 September 2018 until construction work is completed.

As a result, the match between Rayo Vallecano and Athletic Club on Matchday 3 of LaLiga Santander has been postponed until an undetermined date. LaLiga will work to find a solution that suits all parties for the upcoming matches.

Following protocol used in such situations, LaLiga have informed the RFEF of the postponement of the match due to important influencing factors.