Iñigo Pérez thanks Rayo Vallecano fans after Crystal Palace loss

Iñigo Pérez, coach of Rayo Vallecano, thanked supporters for "undeserved" affection upon his Thursday arrival at Madrid Barajas airport. The gratitude followed Rayo Vallecano's defeat in the Conference League final against England's Crystal Palace. The loss concluded the club's European campaign. Pérez arrived at the airport with the full Rayo Vallecano squad. Fans greeted the team at the terminal. Pérez described the supporters' gestures as "inmerecido" but expressed appreciation. His comments marked the final public appearance after the final.