PLANS have been unveiled for a major redevelopment of Rayo Vallecano’s Vallecas stadium in Madrid.
The ambitious project will see the historic ground transformed into a modernised venue.
The current state of the Rayo Vallecano stadium Credit: Getty
The projected plan for the new Rayo Vallecano stadium as the club look to go to the next level Credit: X
Capacity is set to rise significantly, increasing from around 14,500 to at least 18,500 spectators.
The renovation will also ensure the pitch meets LaLiga requirements for top-flight and international matches.
The Community of Madrid’s Governing Council has already reviewed a detailed report on the proposals.
That report was produced by the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sport.
Regional sports minister Mariano de Paco Serrano presented the blueprint at a press conference.
It comes shortly after Rayo Vallecano’s Europa Conference League final defeat to Crystal Palace , with the Eagles lifting the trophy.
A key feature of the project is a brand-new stand at the Teniente Munoz Diaz Street end of the stadium.
The design has been drawn up by architects Julian Zapata Jimenez and Pablo Moreno Mansilla.
Their vision takes inspiration from the ground’s historic layout between 1955 and 1970.
That era saw the stadium built with stands on all four sides.
The new plan will restore symmetry with cantilevered stands at both ends of the ground.
It will also extend the stadium aerially towards Payaso Fofo Street without increasing its physical footprint.
Supporters will also see a new pedestrian area and a technological frieze running around the interior.
The stadium’s facade will be redesigned as a light, translucent double skin structure.
This will partially reveal the original architecture beneath the modern exterior.
Vallecas is listed in Madrid’s protected buildings catalogue under partial heritage protection.
The current state of the stadium is considered one of the smallest in the country and doesn’t match their ambitions Credit: Shutterstock
But Rayo despite the state of their current stadium made it all the way to the Conference League final Credit: Getty
That status ensures the stadium’s essential architectural identity will be preserved.
Inside the ground, a full renovation is also planned across all seating areas and concourses.
Corridors and stairways will be upgraded to improve safety and accessibility.
Key internal spaces such as dressing rooms, media areas and VIP sections will also be redesigned.
The project will also improve facilities for sports federations using the stadium.
A new multi-purpose building is planned on nearby land on Arroyo del Olivar Street.
That building will include underground parking and will be directly connected to the stadium.
The aim is to turn and social complex.
The ambitious project will see the stadium transformed into one of the best in La Liga Credit: X
Corridors and stairways will be upgraded to improve safety and accessibility Credit: X
Construction is expected to take around 24 months while matches continue to be played.
The overall investment for the project is estimated at around 60 million , with a further 3 million already spent on preliminary improvements.
The Vallecas stadium, which turned 50 years old on June 5, 1976, has undergone several upgrades over the decades to meet LaLiga and standards.
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