🏟️ El Monumental under scrutiny: pitch hit by AC/DC invasion | OneFootball

The Mâs Monumental Stadium has swapped football boots for electric guitars during this FIFA international break. After the first of AC/DC’s three concerts, River Plate’s pitch is already showing the first signs of wear and tear. Images of the damaged and discolored grass after the March 23 show have raised alarm bells in Núñez.

A tight and demanding schedule

With two more concerts scheduled for March 27 and 31, the club’s leadership assumes the pitch will be “battered” for the match against Belgrano on April 5. The stage setup and the impact of thousands of fans will force winter maintenance work to begin earlier, a process that is usually carried out in May but has been moved up this year due to the pre-World Cup schedule.

Focus on the Copa Libertadores and the Superclásico

The recovery plan is aimed at ensuring Eduardo Coudet’s team can enjoy a pitch in top condition for their Copa Libertadores opener against Carabobo on April 15. However, the top priority is the weekend of April 19, when River will host Boca Juniors in a Superclásico where the condition of the grass will be crucial.

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