Riazor Stadium receives urgent repairs 72 hours before Spain x Iraq

Estádio Riazor is counting down to the friendly match between Espanha and Iraque. The match is scheduled for this Thursday, June 4th, at 9pm. Equipes of Deportivo and RFEF have been working since the weekend to get the venue ready to host the preparatory game for Copa of Mundo.

Imagens obtained exclusively shows visible damage in different areas of the stadium. The invasion took place shortly after the final whistle of the clash between Deportivo and Las Palmas, in the last round of the Spanish Segunda Divisão. Torcedores invaded the pitch in celebration of the team’s accession to the elite of Spanish football.

Danos include burnt lawn and damaged seats

The lawn has several affected sections. Sinalizadores used at the party left burn marks on parts of the surface. Aspersores irrigation systems were also destroyed during the invasion.

Assentos in some sectors were torn off or damaged. The photographs reveal the impact of collective euphoria after the final whistle. Deportivo 1 to 2 Las Palmas ended with goals from Kirian and Marvin Park for the visitors, but the focus of the local fans was on gaining access.

• Gramado with burn marks in multiple points
• Broken irrigation Aspersores
• Assentos removed or damaged
• Resíduos spread across the athletics track
• Quick repair Necessidade in drainage system

Deportivo and RFEF join forces for recovery

The Galician club and Real Federação Espanhola of Futebol set up a joint task force. Técnicos work from the first hours after the game to minimize the risk of injury to the national team’s players. The priority is to ensure the integrity of the main field.

Funcionários of Deportivo began cleaning and removing debris in the early hours of Sunday to Monday. The RFEF sent stadium maintenance experts to assist with the process. The goal is to deliver Riazor in safe condition by Wednesday evening.

The stadium has a positive history with the Spanish national team. In 2022, Espanha beat Islândia 5-0 at the same venue, also in preparation for an Copa from Mundo. Galician fans usually show up in good numbers to support the national team.

Espanha uses Riazor as last home test

The friendly against Iraque represents Espanha’s last opportunity to play on national soil before Mundial. Luis de la Fuente plans to use the match for final adjustments to the starting lineup. The Iraque arrives with the ambition to surprise and gain pace for the competition.

The Spanish delegation is expected to disembark at A Coruña in the coming days. Training is scheduled to take place in facilities close to Riazor. The federation closely monitors the progress of repairs to avoid any unforeseen events.

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The game gains extra importance as it takes place in Galician territory. The region has a strong football tradition and tends to welcome national teams. Torcedores is already showing high interest in the match, despite the recent disruptions.

Situação on the lawn worries the technical committee

Especialistas in maintenance assess the current state of the floor. Partes burned needs grass replacement. Drainage also requires attention to avoid puddles in case of rain.

Deportivo is experienced in fast recoveries. The club has already dealt with similar situations in past seasons. Técnicos from the team races against time to complete the work.

The RFEF does not rule out additional measures if the damage proves to be more serious than initially anticipated. The deadline is short, but the teams involved are optimistic about completing the works.

Expectativa for a full house in the friendly

The fans of Deportivo and the entire Galícia must come out in force. Riazor has a capacity for around 32 thousand spectators. Ingressos for the game went on sale last week.

The clash serves as a farewell before the team travels to the final preparation phase. Espanha seeks to maintain the good momentum demonstrated in recent commitments. Iraque, in turn, sees the opportunity to measure strength against one of the favorites for the world title.

Trabalhadores continues at a fast pace in the most affected sectors. The goal is for the stadium to offer complete safety for athletes and the public. The result of their efforts should be evident when the teams take the field on Thursday.