Rayo Vallecano fans protest against president Presa
During the Rayo Vallecano vs Athletic Club match, fans threw objects and chanted for President Martín Presa to resign.
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Rayo Vallecano supporters protested during their match against Athletic Club by throwing balls and paper planes at the pitch. They also chanted "Presa go away!" targeting club president Martín Presa.
The Vallecas stands made their voice heard again. In the 13th minute of the **Rayo Vallecano** vs **Athletic Club** game, fans threw balls and paper planes onto the field while chanting "Presa go away!" against president **Martín Presa**. The protest occurred during the match at the Vallecas stadium.
## European final doesn't ease tensions
The team had played a European final just months prior. This achievement, which theoretically should have lowered tensions, did not stop the fans from expressing dissatisfaction with the board. The protest targets the same person: the president.
Some argue that frustration with club management outweighs any sporting results. Rayo fans have turned the 13th minute into a recurring moment for protests, and the match against Athletic was no exception.
## Minute 13 as a gauge of discontent
Throwing balls and paper planes is not an isolated incident. It is a coordinated action designed for visibility at a specific time when the stadium is full and cameras are focused. The chant "Presa go away!" accompanies the throw, making the objective clear.
The choice of the 13th minute relates to the number of trinc organizing these actions on social media. There is no deeper symbolism; it is simply the agreed-upon time for the protest to be seen and heard.
## What drives the protest against Presa
Martín Presa has led Rayo Vallecano for years, and his management has been repeatedly questioned by a segment of the fanbase. The recent European final has not changed this perception. The anger is directed at the club's leadership, not the players.
The protest in Vallecas adds to other signs of discontent at the stadium. Throwing objects onto the pitch can lead to sanctions for the club, although in this case, only balls and paper planes were used, posing no danger.
The Vallecas stands made their voice heard again. In the 13th minute of the **Rayo Vallecano** vs **Athletic Club** game, fans threw balls and paper planes onto the field while chanting "Presa go away!" against president **Martín Presa**. The protest occurred during the match at the Vallecas stadium.
## European final doesn't ease tensions
The team had played a European final just months prior. This achievement, which theoretically should have lowered tensions, did not stop the fans from expressing dissatisfaction with the board. The protest targets the same person: the president.
Some argue that frustration with club management outweighs any sporting results. Rayo fans have turned the 13th minute into a recurring moment for protests, and the match against Athletic was no exception.
## Minute 13 as a gauge of discontent
Throwing balls and paper planes is not an isolated incident. It is a coordinated action designed for visibility at a specific time when the stadium is full and cameras are focused. The chant "Presa go away!" accompanies the throw, making the objective clear.
The choice of the 13th minute relates to the number of trinc organizing these actions on social media. There is no deeper symbolism; it is simply the agreed-upon time for the protest to be seen and heard.
## What drives the protest against Presa
Martín Presa has led Rayo Vallecano for years, and his management has been repeatedly questioned by a segment of the fanbase. The recent European final has not changed this perception. The anger is directed at the club's leadership, not the players.
The protest in Vallecas adds to other signs of discontent at the stadium. Throwing objects onto the pitch can lead to sanctions for the club, although in this case, only balls and paper planes were used, posing no danger.
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