athletico madrid.webp

The Digest:

Spanish giants Atletico Madrid have lodged a formal complaint with UEFA after being left without hot water for showers following their training session at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium. According to Marca, the team trained in rainy London conditions but were unable to shower at the stadium due to the facility issue, forcing players and staff to return to their hotel to prepare for Tuesday's Champions League clash.

Key Points:
  • Atletico Madrid filed an official complaint to UEFA over facility issues at Emirates Stadium.
  • The team was left without hot water for showers after their training session.
  • Players trained in rainy conditions but couldn't shower before leaving the stadium.
  • The issue was reported to Arsenal staff, but wasn't resolved before training ended.
  • Atletico expressed shock at the basic facility failure in a modern stadium.
  • The team had to return to their hotel to shower and prepare for the match.
  • The Spanish club called the situation "unacceptable" for a UEFA competition venue.
The incident adds an unexpected layer of tension ahead of the high-stakes Champions League encounter between the two European clubs.

Sources: Marca