Rain Delays a Key La Liga Clash as Pitch Fails the Test
7 February 2026
Postponed Match: Pitch Safety Above All
La Liga officially postponed the Rayo Vallecano vs Real Oviedo match scheduled for Saturday, February 7, due to the poor condition of the Vallecas pitch after persistent rain.
The decision cited safeguarding players’ physical safety, noting that the pitch did not meet the necessary guarantees to be played in safe conditions. The fixture will not take place on its planned date as safety comes first over entertainment.
La Liga’s statement explained that Rayo Vallecano had invested significant effort throughout the week, including a comprehensive turf renovation, but continuing rain in Madrid prevented the surface from reaching the required standard.
Efforts to prepare the pitch continued up to the final moments before the official postponement was announced. The league is now seeking a new date, with proposals to be opened soon to fit a crowded calendar that had already been adjusted less than 24 hours earlier, moving the Rayo Vallecano vs Atletico Madrid game from Saturday 14 February to Sunday 15 February.
Punchline 1: The rain-check, because apparently the pitch wanted a spa day more than a 90-minute workout.
Punchline 2: In football, weather calls the shots—today the rain granted the ultimate timeout to the pitch.