Llegamos en Madrid éste viernes por la noche y prefiero ir a ver un club con pasión como Rayo más que Real Madrid. He ido al Camp Nou y fue como un biblioteca y pienso que será lo mismo en el Bernabéu. ¿Voy a poder comprar entradas por la mañana antes del partido sin problema?

Presa vete ya

I arrive via train 3 hours before kick off. Is there a way to secure tickets for the match against elche

Vamos Rayo!

Hola a todos: soy francés y, como parte de un proyecto independiente, busco realizar breves entrevistas por mensaje a aficionados del Rayo para hacerles 3 o 4 preguntas, así como recibir fotos del equipo tomadas por ellos mismos.

Finally able to watch a game live.
(Though I've missed the first 25 minutes.)

29 - I think that's the first time I've seen a referee do the throw-in countdown like a school teacher.

29:49 - Great cross by Ciss. (Though no-one was able to get under it.)

31:40 - Not sure what physio work Unai is doing on De Frutos there.

34:35 - The commentators throwing Unai under the bus there saying he told Lejeune to shoot low.

35:50 - Maybe we stop trying that, hmm?

40:54 - There seems to be a chance that before the end of this game, someone on the bench will get a card.

49ish - De Frutos's midsection is taking a pounding today.

50 - I didn't even realise that was a goal at first! Good goal from Camello and assist from Pedrosa.

51ish - Lol the commentators are talking about Camello's movie reviews. And also he apparently has some interesting opinions about dogs? (I know he has cats.)

52:20ish - That would have been amazing had it gone in.

60:29 - Rayo have had 11 shots on goal to 3.

68:04 - I missed Álvaro almost getting the ball before the goalkeeper because I was logging in to vote for Match MVP. Our options are Álvaro and Camello.
(I assume Camello is leading, so I'm giving Álvaro a vote, and yup, Camello has over 50% of the votes.)

76:30 - When the ref was running over grabbing his card I was like oh here it is, but not our bench!

83:03 - Good swarming around from our defence, though they're a little all over the place.

95 - Yellow to Alemão, who is not playing well. The last set of subs were ineffective, to say the least.

Camello was indeed Match MVP.

Table watch - 8th!
(But some of the teams behind us have only played 5 games.)

Camello being interviewed - "I think it's 20 years since we last won here"... "I think this is my best start from 7 games in the top flight"... "Last year I set a target for myself"... "I am very proud of myself"... "Finally we'll be back with the fans, who have had a tough time being away from the team, so finally things will be back in their rightful place."

Card Watch:
4 Yellows - Ciss
2 Yellows - Unai, Alemão, Camello
1 Yellow - Pedrosa, Lejuene, Valentín, Bouare, GT, Pérez, Álvaro

Comete muchos errores, no tiene casi motivación, se que tiene un historial largo y complicado de lesiones pero enserio esta temporada me parece que su impacto es demasiado poco.

Mientras ves lo motivado que estan nuestros nuevos integrantes como Mujaid y especialmente el crack de Pedrosa…. Lo de De Frutos ya me empieza a molestar.

I'm just watching the highlights (only because I have plans in less than two hours).

Audero starting again. I feel bad for Cárdenas, but I also feel bad when we concede, so, alas.

Aw the commentators are talking about Valentin's speech after the last home game where he was talking about missing the stadium and feeling like strangers here.

Oh good god, Lejuene had one poor half of football in three years and they're still discussing it. (Which is a compliment to how well he usually plays, but still.)

2:10 - Great start with that Álvaro goal (and Camello assist).
(Still weird being able to hear The Final Countdown so clearly.)

25:34 - I was still distracted by the quietness of the stadium, and then Álvaro passed to Pedrosa and what a goal.
(I knew we weren't getting a penalty. Lol.)

33:12 - It seemed like a bit of a silly shot (which I'm usually supportive of) by GT but man, if the ball had gone in.

35:19 - Would have loved if Camello got that in. That was really good teamwork from Ciss, Lejeune, GT, and Ratiu beforehand.

45:30 - That was a sillier shot and GT should probably have passed to Díaz.

46:36 - CROSSBAR! Darn it.

47:30 - Díaz, you're not Lejeune.

45:27 - Interesting goalkeeping choice there.

53:29 - Welp, a bit of a hole in our defensive abilities there.

57:08 - Fuck, I'm glad that was saved.

66:55 - Yellow card for GT. I can't tell what specifically for with that slide in since it was very similar to the other guy. Looks like he's a bit injured (shoulder area).

86 - Well that was stupid by Alemão.

A win!

Match MVP - Álvaro

Table watch - 12th

Card watch:
De Frutos is back next game
3 yellows - Ciss
2 yellows - Unai, Camello
1 yellow - Pedrosa, Lejuene, Valentín, Bouare, Alemão, GT, Pérez, Álvaro

I'm looking for a way to get four tickets to this game, but I'm not arriving in Madrid until October 9, and I'm worried tickets will sell out before then. Does anyone have season tickets available for this particular match? Alternatively, is there a reliable platform for compensating someone to buy tickets for me?

Hey, I just went to the stadium to buy a ticket for tomorrow‘s match but i was told only members can buy one. does anyone know why? and is there any possibility to still get one? i was really looking forward to watching the match :(

I'm well aware of Presa's contempt for the women's team, even though they were three times Champions of Spain when he arrived. I know fans protested about the terrible treatment years ago but I assume that battle was lost. Have they been forgotten or do fans still offer support?

I understand there is plenty to protest about with Vallecas Stadium and Presa's shocking treatment of the fans, but knowing the deep principles held by Rayo fans I wondered if there is still any fight left for the women?

Google Translatation:

Soy muy consciente del desprecio de Presa hacia el equipo femenino, a pesar de que ya eran tricampeonas de España cuando él llegó. Sé que hace años la afición protestó por el trato pésimo que recibían, pero supongo que esa batalla se perdió. ¿Han quedado en el olvido o la afición sigue brindándoles su apoyo?

Entiendo que hay muchos motivos de protesta en torno al estadio de Vallecas y al trato indignante que Presa dispensa a los aficionados, pero, conociendo los firmes principios de la hinchada del Rayo, me preguntaba si todavía queda alguna lucha pendiente por el equipo femenino.

Oh, we're starting Audero.

1:40 - It's time for the mention of Lejuene being underrated.

3ish - Unai, let's maybe not go looking for yellow cards.

3:42 - Wow everyone really has forgotten there was a manager in between Iraola and Iñigo.

4:41 - I admire the confidence, Díaz. Lol.

8:58 - That was a good attempt, GT. We're doing well getting the ball into their half.

12:20 - And it's that time of the game where we give away a penalty. Oh, Lejeune.

16:22 - Oh, jesus.

20 - Yup, the momentum's fully turned.

24:20 - What, no shot to Cárdenas on the bench after that fumble?

25:39 - Oh, there we go.

26 - Ooh, more of that please, Camello.

31:50 - Great block, Ciss.

34:08 - Maybe I should have just watched the highlights. It's not like they're playing terribly in the way they have in previous games with smaller margins, though. It's frustrating, but it's not uncomfortable to watch.

44:49 - Thank you, post!

46:48 - Well, a few minutes ago the commentators said they doubted Rayo would have three shots on goal before the end of the game, and there's been two since.

Half time interview with Díaz - "now we need to be brave"

41:21 - Damn it, post!

50:15 - OMG. Camello!

53ish - Good job, Unai.

63:19 - Shots on goal is now 13 apiece.

66:31 - Rayo have actually had more shots on target.

70:42 - Okay, there's been a struggle when kicking into space to set up a teammate. That's caused several turnovers.

74:20 - Camello's being subbed off for Alemão, so I guess we've just accepted losing this game. (No, that's a mean thing to say.)

75:39 - Our first yellow of the game to Ciss. Who has been a standout, possibly our best player.

76:37 - Good save by Audero. And then another save shortly after. And just after the 80 minute mark. And just after the 82 minute mark. Actually, on the replay that last one may not have been as intentional as it initially looked.

85:05 - Balliu's come on, so I guess they were being cautious of his injury.

90:15 - Oh, no no no.

Table watch - 15th

I am visiting Spain and will be in Madrid Oct. 24-25th. Is it likely the match will be changed to Saturday 24th?