Rayo Vallecano come from Vallecas, a working-class district of Madrid, and have a strong neighbourhood identity and a politically engaged fan base. Founded in 1924, the club has moved between the first and second divisions many times. Under Andoni Iraola, Rayo won promotion in 2021 and established themselves in La Liga with an attacking, high-pressing style. They play at the compact Estadio de Vallecas.
