Rayo Vallecano

1) Club Overview

Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, S.A.D., often abbreviated to Rayo (Spanish for “thunderbolt”), is a Spanish professional football club based in Madrid, specifically in the neighborhood of Vallecas. Founded on May 29, 1924, the club is deeply woven into the fabric of its community, representing local pride and social consciousness. The club’s home matches have been played at the 14,708-capacity Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas stadium since 1976.

2) Name, Nickname, Slogan & Home Ground

• Name: Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, S.A.D.
• Nickname: Los Franjirrojos (The Red Sashes), Rayito (Little Thunderbolt)
• Slogan: Orgullo de la clase obrera (The Pride of the Working Class)
• Home Ground: Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas

3) History

The club was founded in the hometown of Prudencia Priego, wife of the club’s first president, Julián Huerta. Inspired by River Plate from Argentina, Rayo reached Tercera División for the first time in its history in 1949. The club has spent several years moving between La Liga and Segunda División, often overshadowed by Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid.

4) Achievements

• The club won the Segunda División title in the 2017–18 season.
• The team’s most successful campaign came in 2000–01 when they reached the UEFA Cup quarter-finals, narrowly losing to eventual runners-up Alavés.

5) Biggest Rivalry/Derby

Rayo Vallecano shares intense rivalries with other Madrid clubs, especially Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid.

6) Biggest Wins

• Notable Victory: Rayo Vallecano defeated Barcelona 1–0 in the 2021–22 season.
• Biggest Win: Rayo Vallecano hammered city rivals Real Madrid 3–2 in a memorable La Liga clash.

7) Biggest Loss

• Heaviest Defeat: The club suffered a 0–7 loss against Atlético Madrid, their biggest ever away defeat in La Liga.

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