The sole competition judge opens a way for the Rayo to lose its match against Oviedo
The judge from the RFEF has declared the suspension of the Rayo Vallecano vs. Oviedo match null and is forwarding the case for disciplinary action, potentially leading to Rayo losing the game.
The sole competition judge of the RFEF has invalidated the suspension of the match between Rayo Vallecano and Oviedo, originally scheduled for February 7. The decision came after Oviedo filed a complaint regarding the match's cancellation, and it deemed Rayo Vallecano responsible for not playing the game. The ruling categorizes the match as 'not held' instead of 'suspended', which changes the implications for the teams involved.
Upon this ruling, the matter is referred to the disciplinary committee of the RFEF, leaving open the possibility that Rayo Vallecano could lose the match. While LaLiga had planned to reschedule the match for March 4, the RFEF's designation of the game as 'not held' calls into question the validity of this new date set by LaLiga.
LaLiga has stated it will challenge this ruling, which indicates ongoing conflicts between the federation and the league regarding match management and enforcement of disciplinary actions. This situation presents a significant precedent for future cases where matches are called off, as it raises questions on club responsibilities and the authority of governing bodies in Spanish football.