Real Madrid's Game at Celta Vigo Postponed After Heavy Storms Damage Stadium

Published on: 05 February 2017

Real Madrid's La Ligagame against Celta Vigo at theEstadio Municipal de Balaidos has been postponed due to damage caused by heavy storms,BBC Sporthave reported.


The game has yet to be rescheduled after Vigo's city council declared the stadium as unsafe to play in.


Winds of up to 85mph in the city led to concerns, withAbel Caballero, the city's mayor, claiming that it would be impossible for the fixture to go ahead.

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Celta Vigo - Real Madrid has been SUSPENDED tomorrow due to storm damage to the stadium. #LaLiga will consider different dates. pic.twitter.com/xqEyOFNOTk

He said onRadio Vigo: "I have already spoken with the Celta president and they are putting together the technical report at the moment.


"The decision is irreversible. Last night the storm was very severe, it lifted part of the roof - the firemen could not get in to fix it.


"The pitch is not match-ready. For us security is the most important, and in these conditions you cannot play tomorrow [Sunday].

Just how badly damaged was the roof of Celta Vigo's stadium?

This video shows the extent of the damage.

WATCH: https://t.co/pDmVx6ihB8 pic.twitter.com/IIdvrBCQpW

"We have agreed that with the president, the coaches, the firemen and all those involved. Unfortunately it must be postponed to another date."


Los Blancos remain top of the La Liga table despite the postponement, just one point ahead of Barcelona, who beat Athletic Bilbao 3-0 on Saturday, but with two games in hand.

The decision to postpone the game has angered Celta's Copa del Rey semi-final opponents, Alaves, who are frustrated that they will be at an advantage having had an extended break.


Friday's La Liga clash between Deportivo La Coruna and Real Betis was also called off.




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