Rayo Vallecano - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. Rayo Vallecano is a Spanish football club based in Madrid, founded in 1924.
- 2. The team's colors are white and red, and they play their home matches at the Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas stadium.
- 3. Rayo Vallecano has a strong rivalry with local clubs such as Getafe and Leganés.
- 4. The club has a passionate fan base known as the "Bukaneros," who are known for their vocal support of the team.
- 5. Rayo Vallecano has spent much of its history in the lower divisions of Spanish football, but has had several successful seasons in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football.
- 6. The club's most successful period came in the 2010s when they achieved promotion to La Liga and remained in the top flight for several seasons.
- 7. Rayo Vallecano's most famous player is Michu, who went on to have a successful career in the Premier League with Swansea City.
- 8. The team's current manager is Andoni Iraola, a former Spanish international who took over the role in 2021.
- 9. Rayo Vallecano has a strong focus on youth development and has produced several talented players who have gone on to play for top clubs in Spain and abroad.
- 10. The club has a reputation for playing attractive, attacking football and has a loyal fan base that continues to support them through thick and thin.