Real Madrid face court case over Bernabéu noise pollution | OneFootball

The Spanish justice system has opened the way for a possible criminal case against Real Madrid due to the acoustic pollution generated during the concerts organized at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in 2024, according to a judicial document consulted by AFP this Thursday.

In a decision dated January 15, the judge responsible for the case stated that “the reported facts could constitute a criminal offense,” following a complaint from a residents' association affected by the noise from the venue.

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Concerts above the sound limit

The magistrate highlighted that all concerts held between April 26 and September 8, 2024, including that of American star Taylor Swift, “exceeded the sound limits established by municipal regulations.”

The company Real Madrid Estadio, which manages the stadium, is the target of the procedure. Its administrator is José Ángel Sánchez, the right-hand man of president Florentino Pérez.

Club's responsibility

Although the concerts were organized by external promoters, the entity is considered ultimately responsible for the noise pollution. The club is accused of making the stadium available knowing that the acoustic insulation was insufficient, potentially causing harm to the health and quality of life of the neighbors.

Billion-dollar renovation of the Bernabéu

The Bernabéu, one of the largest stadiums in Europe with a capacity for 84,000 people, is located in the heart of the Chamartín district, surrounded by several residential buildings.

The club invested about 1.7 billion dollars in the stadium's renovation, aiming to increase profits from events and concerts. Since September 2024, the concerts initially planned at the Bernabéu have been held at the Wanda Metropolitano, the stadium of rival Atlético de Madrid.

By AFP

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