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The future of Rayo in Vallecas became linked to a new concession
The Comisión Jurídica Asesora supported ending the concession for the Estadio de Vallecas due to maintenance and safety deficiencies. Mariano de Paco then announced a transition so that Rayo could continue playing there until another concessionaire arrives.
The second audit concluded in September that the inspected facilities were operational and in suitable condition for regular use. This improvement came after the proceedings had begun, but it did not erase the deficiencies that the Comunidad attributed to the club.
The Comisión Jurídica Asesora unanimously deemed it appropriate to terminate the demanial concession. The report noted breaches related to the maintenance of the stadium and mandatory inspections; it also mentioned issues with safety conditions.
The body acknowledged that the state of the venue improved during the process. Even so, it maintained that the subsequent actions only addressed part of the deficiencies and confirmed that these existed when the procedure was initiated.
The precautionary suspension was lifted on 14 September, after Rayo began the league away from their stadium. The team was able to return to Vallecas, while the proceedings regarding the concession remained open.
The club argued that it had demonstrated compliance with the regulations and questioned the first audit. The regional government maintained that many of the problems were resolved once the process had started.
The regulations set a maximum of eight months to resolve the proceedings, counted from their start on 27 July. The Comunidad received the report as part of a process that was to culminate in a final decision.
Mariano de Paco, consejero de Cultura, Turismo y Deporte, had said he expected to receive the report within a few days. He had also described the progress of the proceedings as satisfactory and assured that it was in line with the planned schedule.
The consejero explained that the termination would not mean Rayo de Vallecas would have to leave. He announced a transitional period so the team could continue playing at the stadium until a new concessionaire was in place.
The Comunidad maintained its plan for a comprehensive renovation and insisted that the venue would remain publicly owned. Its use would continue to be for sport and Rayo would keep playing there, according to the regional plan.