Rayo Vallecano Real Madrid Match Delayed as Fans Cut Power

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After much confusion and conflicting stories, the match between Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid has officially been postponed after power to the stadium was cut by fans.

The match was originally scheduled for a 3:30 EST start time, but roughly 45 minutes before kickoff stories began breaking that lightening around Vallecas had caused power to go out, causing the match to be delayed.

However, it was later learned that fans had allegedly cut power to the the stadium and forced the game to be postponed.

Officials negotiated a postponement that will now see the match played tomorrow evening at 9:00 pm UK time, according to Canal+.

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3:39 PM ET

It's not official yet, but the match has—at best—been delayed a few hours.

Rayo Vallecano officials have until 9:00 pm UK time to announce whether they will play the match tonight or tomorrow.

Please stay tuned!

3:29 PM ET

It appears the match will not be played today, folks. Rayo fans have cut power to the stadium allegedly boycotting the price of tickets.

This would obviously be a huge development as the current economic problems in Spain and La Liga continue to boil onto the pitch.

#LigaBBVA Yáñez, managing director of Rayo: "We are in negociations with de football federation, there's options to play tomorrow."
— Liga BBVA English (@LigaBBVA_ENG) September 23, 2012

3:27 PM ET

Matches in Vallecas are renowned for their great atmosphere. Here is a glimpse of the scene right now.

Scenes like this all around Vallekas twitter.com/garrethnunn/st…
— Garreth Nunn(@garrethnunn) September 23, 2012

3:24 PM ET

It appears that vandals have cut the power lines in Vallecas, believed to be part of a boycott against Real Madrid. More to follow.

Boycott from someone at Vallecas. cables from lights at stadium been cut and the Rayo-Real Madrid is at best delayed. Public waiting outside
— Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) September 23, 2012

Stay tuned Madridistas!

3:16 PM ET

Inside Spanish Football's podcast leader Gary has informed us that the match has been pushed back by two hours.

Canal+ say that the game is now to be played at 9.30pm (UK time) due to floodlights and rain. #LaLiga
— Gary (@AlbaEspana) September 23, 2012

3:11 PM ET

We've gotten word that the match will be delayed due to 'floodlight issues'. It seems heavy rains have led to lighting problems with fans not being allowed in just yet.

Not sure how long the delay will last, but stay tuned.

2:54 PM ET

Rayo manager Paco Jemez is ready for a great challenge in Madrid.

Rayo Manager, Jémez: "Real can only be beaten one way, by playing with nerve" ow.ly/dVm4H
— MARCA in English (@MARCAinENGLISH) September 23, 2012

2:48 PM ET

Jose Mourinho fielding a very strong lineup as he sees this as a must-win for his team.

#MAD Real Madrid starting line up: Casillas, Arbeloa, Pepe, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo; Xabi Alonso, Essien; Modric, Di María, Cristiano;...
— Liga BBVA English (@LigaBBVA_ENG) September 23, 2012

2:47 PM ET

Paco Jemez has given his starting XI for the derby.

#RAY Rayo Vallecano starting line up: Rubén; Tito, Amat, Labaka, Casado; Javi Fuego, Leo Baptistao, Domínguez; Lass, José Carlos, Delibasic
— Liga BBVA English (@LigaBBVA_ENG) September 23, 2012

2:45 PM ET