Rayo Vallecano de Madrid, often abbreviated to Rayo (Spanish for "thunderbolt"), is a professional association football club based in Vallecas, Madrid, Spain, competing in La Liga (2020–21), the top flight of Spanish football. This unofficial Rayo Vallecano flag (Spanish: bandera no oficial del Rayo Vallecano) consists of the team's official logo placed on a white background with a diagonal red stripe derived from the club's traditional visual identity.
| Flag Proportion: | 3:5 (standard flag ratio) |
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| Flag Format: | Animated GIF (25-frame loop) |
| Flag Usage: | Fan-made / unofficial digital flag |
The Rayo Vallecano logo features a gold-bordered white shield divided into distinct sections that represent both the club and its city. On one side is the coat of arms of Vallecas, while the other side displays the club's initials "RVM." A red diagonal lightning bolt runs through the center of the shield, visually separating the elements and symbolizing the club's nickname, "Rayo" (thunderbolt). This lightning bolt represents speed, energy, intensity, and the dynamic style of play associated with the team. The red and white color scheme reflects the club's traditional identity and is strongly connected to its visual branding. The shield format reinforces tradition and identity, while the bold central motif emphasizes movement and power. Overall, the emblem represents Rayo Vallecano de Madrid's identity as a football club from Vallecas, Madrid, Spain, known for its passionate style and strong community roots.
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| Team name: | Rayo Vallecano |
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| Team nicknames: | Los Franjirrojos (The Red Sashes), Rayito (Little Thunderbolt), Orgullo de la clase obrera (Working class pride), Rayistas |
| Team abbreviation: | Rayo |
| Founded: | 1924 |
| Location: | Madrid, Spain |
| Stadium: | Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas |
| Capacity: | 14,708 |
| League: | La Liga |
| Team Colors: | White and Red |
| Championships: | - |
| Second places: | - |
| Seasons in Primera División: | 21 |
| Mascot: | Pica Pica, the bee |
