Deportivo and Federation of Peñas seal pact to normalise Riazor
After 51 days of dispute, Deportivo, the Federación de Peñas and the Marathón Inferior collectives met on Friday and reached a principle of agreement that will restore normality to the Riazor stadium. The talks, a 'dialogue table', concluded around 22.00 hours and were finalised after midnight, signalling the end of the social breach.
Dialogue table and agreement details
Aficionados del Deportivo gathered in the Torre de Marathon / LCO, underscoring the depth of supporter involvement. The Federación de Peñas, the Marathón Inferior collectives and Deportivo met on Friday around a 'dialogue table' to seal the breach opened by the subscription campaign. They reached a principle of agreement at approximately 22.00 hours, and Las últimas horas of the summit were spent polishing the Acuerdo until after midnight. En la mesa de diálogo, each side presented its key concerns.
According to LA OPINIÓN, the pact has deactivated the social crisis sparked by Marathón Inferior. The new framework keeps the requirement for fan identification in the stand, but other previously mandatory access points will be flexibilised. El club presented the changes as a way to restore calm while maintaining security.
Background of the subscription dispute
The dispute began on 8 July when the club launched a subscription campaign accompanied by an electronic email to Marathón Inferior members. The message announced stricter access conditions for the stand, which LaLiga and Antiviolence had identified as the source of chant‑related fines. El club argued the measures were needed to curb disruptive songs and avoid further penalties.
Both parties signed a document stating that season tickets would be renewed only after presenting a copy of the front of the DNI. Identity verification would occur at the Oficina de Atención al Socio y Accionista de Riazor. El club said this would shift responsibility for fines from the crowd to the individual holder.
Deportivo and fan federations seal pact to revive Marathón Inferior
Discontent intensified when subscription prices rose sharply, with increases reported between 34 % and 68 % for the affected stand. The steep rise spread dissatisfaction to other ticket holders across the stadium. Fans cited the financial burden as a key driver of the protests.
Impact on upcoming matches and stadium atmosphere
With the agreement in place, Deportivo and the most lively part of its stadium can again share the same path after almost two months of conflict. The venue is expected to roar once more as the club returns to the Primera División. El club views the pact as a turning point for a peaceful season.
During the match at Teresa Herrera against Elche, protest measures were evident. However, they will not be allowed for the upcoming Sunday fixture at 19.30 hours against Valencia in A Coruña. Officials confirmed a calmer atmosphere is anticipated.
In July, supporters marched from the Plaza de Pontevedra to rúa Nova, the site of Abanca’s headquarters, to voice their anger. A prior meeting in Abegondo ended without an accord, prompting the collectives of Marathón Inferior to demand a root‑cause solution. The dialogue table proposal proved the first step, and the agreement is now a fact.