The New York Times: Rayo Vallecano in a European final? It’s an extraordinary story Rayo Vallecano are based in Vallecas, on the outskirts of Madrid (Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) The first time I went to see Rayo Vallecano play, in March 2011, there was a burnt-out police car ... UEFA: Iñigo Pérez interview: The Rayo Vallecano coach on taking on Crystal Palace in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig Iñigo Pérez interview: The Rayo Vallecano coach on taking on Crystal Palace in the UEFA Conference League final in Leipzig Yahoo Sports Canada: How Rayo Vallecano transformed into the neighbourhood and reached the Conference League final There are some things in football that are inexplicable, and one of those things is that we’re finalists,” says Rayo Vallecano captain Oscar Valentin before they take on Crystal Palace in the ...

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How Rayo Vallecano transformed into the neighbourhood and reached the Conference League final Certainly, Rayo Vallecano were intimidated. With half of Croydon, kitted out in red and blue, in the South Stand of this terrific stadium, it felt like a home game for Glasner’s men, the backing they ... Yahoo! Sports: Rayo Vallecano manager Inigo Perez on Strasbourg – ‘We can’t show a single second of fear’ Rayo Vallecano manager Inigo Perez has called for continuity from his side, as they prepare for the second leg against RC Strasbourg in the Conference League semi-final.

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They hold a 1-0 advantage from ... Rayo Vallecano manager Inigo Perez on Strasbourg – ‘We can’t show a single second of fear’ Forbes: Rayo Vallecano: The Thorn In The Side Of LaLiga’s Fan Experience