Leganés wants €50,000 from Rayo if they keep using Butarque

Leganés’ local council has tabled an economic proposal for the possibility that Rayo Vallecano may have to keep using Butarque as their home ground for longer than expected, according to MARCA.

Proposal: €50,000 per match

The plan is to charge €50,000 per game to the Vallecas side if the situation is extended. The mayor of Leganés, Miguel Ángel Recuenco, has spelled out the administration’s stance: «Los leganenses no podemos estar asumiendo los gastos derivados de estos partidos más allá de la ayuda circunstancial que se ha producido ya».

Why they’re asking for compensation

The council says the support given so far is tied to an exceptional circumstance, but argues that any continuation by Rayo at Butarque should come with financial compensation to cover the costs for the city.

The report also notes that Rayo have already played two matches at the Ontime Butarque. MARCA adds that the Community of Madrid considers it “complicated” for the Rayo–Espanyol fixture to be played in Vallecas, which increases the likelihood that Butarque could remain in use.

At this stage, the charge is framed as a condition if the situation drags on, leaving the final outcome dependent on how events develop.