Yahoo Sports· 1h ago· 1 min read
Estadio de Vallecas, built in 1976, is the smallest stadium in La Liga [Getty Images] La Liga side Rayo Vallecano have been barred indefinitely from playing at their home stadium less than three weeks before the start of the new season because of the risk of supporters contracting Legionnaires' disease.
Rayo rent the Estadio de Vallecas from the regional government of Madrid but have had their licence to host matches suspended after an audit highlighted serious health and safety issues.
A regional government report cited the risk of Legionnaires' disease outbreaks or fires due to the accumulation of refuse and debris inside the stadium, as well as electrical faults.
To date, no alternative venue for home games has been confirmed.
Legionnaires' disease is a serious lung infection caused by inhaling droplets of water containing bacteria.
Photos published by the regional government…
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