Mario Suárez, the former player of Rayo Vallecano, has voiced strong criticism regarding the club’s handling of field maintenance. He believes that the current state of the team’s pitch is shameful and that the weather should not be an excuse for the postponement of matches.
Mario Suárez’s Concerns About Rayo Vallecano
Suárez, who played for Rayo Vallecano from January 2019 to June 2023, expressed disappointment that the club is primarily discussed in negative contexts. Recently, a match against Real Oviedo had to be postponed to safeguard player integrity due to poor pitch conditions.
Issues with Field Maintenance
Suárez emphasized that poor maintenance of the pitch is unacceptable. He stated, “The weather is no excuse. Other teams like Leganés, Getafe, Real Madrid, and Atlético face similar conditions but invest in maintaining their facilities.”
- Poor pitch maintenance led to match postponement.
- Mario Suárez played for Rayo Vallecano for four and a half years.
- Players are reportedly frustrated with inadequate facilities.
Players’ Complaints
According to Suárez, Rayo Vallecano players have grown increasingly frustrated. He noted that they recently issued a statement along with their coaching staff voicing their complaints about poor training conditions. Reports indicate that players have had to train on synthetic grass away from the Ciudad Deportiva for several months.
“In 2026, the team should be in Primera División,” Suárez added, highlighting the absurdity of the situation. He believes the lack of action regarding these maintenance issues reflects poorly on club management.
Effects on Fans and Future Matches
The postponed match against Oviedo raises concerns for fans as well. Many had traveled to support their team and purchased tickets, only to find the game was cancelled. Suárez questioned what will happen if the match is awarded to Oviedo by default due to Rayo’s poor performance.
He expressed sadness over the constant struggles the players face, stating, “It’s a miracle what the players are achieving under these circumstances.”
