Vallecas bench becomes springboard to football elite

Under Iñigo Pérez, Rayo Vallecano has enjoyed a remarkable season that has put the coach on the radar of major continental teams. Recent history suggests that the Vallecas bench serves as a launchpad for coaches to move to high-profile projects.

Michel Sánchez, now at Ajax, is a prime example of this trajectory, marking a trend of upward mobility from the Madrid side.