Police are still reviewing available images after the Rayo Vallecano-Athletic Club suspension at Estadio de Vallecas last Saturday 10 October. The authorities are trying to identify everyone involved in the coordinated object-throwing that forced the stoppage, and the disciplinary case is already moving in more than one direction.

Police are still reviewing images

The State Commission against Violence, Racism, Xenophobia and Intolerance in Sport said those responsible for the throws were a large number of supporters throughout the stadium. It also said two seats were thrown after being torn from the stands, one of them hitting the goal net.

Police, quoted by Europa Press, said: "The Police continue investigating the available images for the identification of all those who participated in the coordinated action with the aim of proposing them for the corresponding sanction proposals". That is the clearest sign the case is still open, with investigators not limiting their focus to one person.

The league situation around the suspended game was fairly tight as well. Rayo are 13th in La Liga with 9 points from 8 matches, while Athletic are 11th with 9 points from 7. Rayo's form across their last five league matches was DDWLD, and Athletic arrived with three draws followed by two wins.

Sanctions already proposed

The disciplinary response has already started. Europa Press reported that a €5,000 fine was proposed for one radical Rayo supporter, along with a 12-month ban on access to sports venues. Eleven other radical supporters of the Vallecano side face proposed fines of €3,001 and a 6-month ban.

The commission's wording points to a case that extends beyond a single flashpoint at Vallecas. It also said the responsibility for the throws was spread across the stadium, which is why the investigation is still centred on identifying all those involved rather than closing the file around one name.

What happens next is the continued review of the images and the sanctions process that follows from it.

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