La Liga to inspect Celta Vigo's pitch after fungus outbreak
La Liga officials are set to inspect the pitch at Celta Vigo's Estadio de Balaidos over a suspected fungus outbreak.
La Liga has launched an investigation into Celta Vigo's pitch following a fungal outbreak that rendered it unfit for play. The opening match against Osasuna was postponed and rescheduled for Thursday, August 27. Weather conditions in Vigo, exacerbated by temperatures reaching up to 36C, contributed to the poor pitch condition. La Liga and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) agreed to the postponement, stating the field met safety and quality standards.
Osasuna vehemently disagreed with the new date, claiming it disproportionately harmed their team. Both clubs had previously agreed to play the match in September during the international break to accommodate player recovery. La Liga and RFEF faced criticism for the last-minute scheduling decision, made just three days before the match.
The stadium is set to undergo renovations and expand its capacity ahead of the 2030 World Cup co-hosting with Portugal and Morocco.
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