La Liga to inspect Celta Vigo's pitch after fungus outbreak
Summary
La Liga officials will inspect the soccer field at Celta Vigo’s Estadio de Balaidos because a fungus may have damaged the pitch. The inspection will determine if the opening match against Osasuna can happen as planned on Sunday night.Key Facts
- Celta Vigo is scheduled to play Osasuna in their first match of the 2026-27 La Liga season at Estadio de Balaidos.
- The stadium’s playing surface is reported to have a fungus infection that may have caused damage.
- La Liga officials will visit the stadium within 24 hours to check the condition of the pitch.
- Celta Vigo has requested postponement of the match, while Osasuna prefers to play on schedule.
- Estadio de Balaidos was recently used for a Spain versus Iraq friendly before Spain’s 2026 World Cup win.
- The stadium is being renovated to expand its capacity to around 40,000 to 44,000 seats for the upcoming 2030 World Cup co-hosted by Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
- Other opening weekend La Liga matches involving teams with World Cup finalists were postponed, but Celta chose to keep their match date.
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