Rayo Vallecano Announce Return of Traditional Sash for 27-28 Kits

Rayo Vallecano have officially announced that the club's iconic diagonal sash, known as la franja, will return as the protagonist design element across all three kits for the 27-28 season. The decision was confirmed in an official club statement following meetings between club officials and supporter representatives, addressing one of the most vocal and persistent demands from the Rayista faithful in recent years.

The classic straight diagonal stripe was replaced by an aggressive lightning-bolt motif starting in the 21-22 campaign. While the motif referenced the club's badge and nickname, many fans strongly opposed the departure from tradition and actively campaigned for the return of the historical sash. Although the 26-27 home kit incorporated diagonal styling, the lightning shape remained central to the design language.

The commitment to restore the traditional franja across the home, away, and third shirts comes as part of a wider effort by Rayo Vallecano's board to mend relations with supporters. Alongside monthly dialogue meetings and compensation for season ticket holders affected by stadium relocations earlier in the year, the club will ensure that its classic identity takes center stage on the pitch from 27-28 onwards.