Real Madrid has emerged victorious in a legal battle concerning concerts held at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. A recent court decision has absolved the club of responsibility for noise pollution generated by events at the stadium. For the past two years, the club has been unable to host concerts due to environmental regulations and complaints from nearby residents.
The club announced this legal win on Wednesday morning, stating that while the official court ruling is still pending, they have been informed that General Manager Jose Angel Sanchez and the subsidiary company Real Madrid Estadio have been acquitted of any charges related to noise pollution. The court has determined that the liability for any damages or penalties rests with the concert promoters who rented the Bernabeu for their events.
Challenges remain for bringing concerts back to Bernabeu
Despite this legal triumph, the path to resuming concerts at the stadium is not yet clear. While Real Madrid has been cleared of any wrongdoing in past events, the ruling does not automatically pave the way for future concerts. Previous concerts were found to contravene local environmental laws regarding noise levels, prompting Los Blancos to suspend all musical events until a solution for sound containment could be found.
Soundproofing efforts for Bernabeu continue with significant cost
Reports have surfaced regarding studies and consultations with contractors aimed at soundproofing the Bernabeu to reduce concert noise to acceptable decibel levels. The estimated cost for such soundproofing measures is substantial, projected to be between €20-25 million. It remains uncertain whether Real Madrid will proceed with these extensive soundproofing works, as no formal announcement has been made on the matter.
