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December 26, 2024 at 1:16 PM

Real Madrid’s Christmas Plans Disrupted by Stadium Issues

Santiago Bernabeu’s scheduled events for Christmas were canceled due to legal disputes and operational challenges, leaving the stadium empty until January 2025.

Real Madrid’s Christmas Plans Disrupted by Stadium Issues

Real Madrid faced a significant setback this Christmas as planned events at the Santiago Bernabeu were canceled. Earlier this year, the club announced that all concerts and non-sporting events at the stadium were postponed indefinitely, and this decision affected holiday festivities.

Efforts to hold events during the football break were unsuccessful. As a result, the Bernabeu will remain unused until January 19, 2025, when Real Madrid hosts Las Palmas for a league match.

Compounding the issue is an ongoing legal dispute with neighbors of the stadium. The neighbors, who have so far succeeded in court, have hindered Real Madrid’s ability to organize non-football events. This dispute has cost the club millions of euros in potential revenue from events like concerts.

While fans and tourists were expected to flock to the stadium for holiday activities, the legal and operational challenges left the iconic venue quiet during one of the busiest seasons of the year.