Head coach Iñigo Pérez, speaking at 9:30 on Saturday, said the Oviedo call-off was correct but felt this derby could have been played in Vallecas. He questioned a Thursday suspension for a Sunday match and said another test was possible, with logistics cited as Rayo lost out. The club filed a precautionary appeal seeking a late change.

Rayo Vallecano waltzed to a 3-0 victory over Atletico Madrid on Sunday in La Liga, leaving Diego Simeone's side 15 points behind leaders Real Madrid. With the Spanish cup their best chance of silverware this season it has seemed that Atletico have lacked some focus in La Liga,