| Club: | Rayo Vallecano |
| Season: | 2001–02 |
| Chrtitle: | President |
| Chairman: | Teresa Rivero |
| Mgrtitle: | Head coach |
| Manager: | Andoni Goikoetxea (until 29 September) Gregorio Manzano |
| Stadium: | Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas |
| League: | La Liga |
| League Result: | 11th |
| Cup1: | Copa del Rey |
| Cup1 Result: | Quarter-finals |
| League Topscorer: | Elvir Bolić (11) |
| Season Topscorer: | Elvir Bolić (11)[1] |
| Prevseason: | 2000–01 |
| Nextseason: | 2002–03 |
The 2001–02 season was the 78th season in the history of Rayo Vallecano and the club's third consecutive season in the top flight of Spanish football. In addition to the domestic league, Rayo Vallecano participated in this season's edition of the Copa del Rey.
See main article: 2001–02 La Liga.
See main article: 2001–02 Copa del Rey.