The new Estadio Santiago Bernabeu is gradually resembling the original model, though it will take more than a year to complete.

Although there is optimism that it will be ready in June 2023, it is more likely that the entire project, including the stadium's surroundings, will be completed by the end of next year.

To meet the deadlines, people are currently working on over 400 different lines of action, taking advantage of the vacations.

Real Madrid will not play a home game until September 4, which means the stadium will be empty for three months.

New changing rooms

The first team dressing rooms were demolished following Real Madrid's 14th Champions League title celebrations, and they are expected to be completely new when the next season begins.

Their new look is one of the club's best kept secrets, but they are expected to be among the best in the world.

The older ones already had luxurious touches like personalised lockers and a spa area to unwind after games. However, the club will go one step further by including a warm-up area and cutting-edge technology to allow the coach to provide up-to-date talks.

Meanwhile, as seen on Nuevoestadiobernabeu.com, the tracks on which the retractable pitch will be installed are already in place. This section, however, is not expected to be completed before the start of the next season.

The turf will be laid on top of the planks that are already on the rails, but it will not be hidden because there is still a lot of work to be done in the underground storage area.

Meanwhile, the roof could be nearly finished by the end of the summer, and it is not out of the question that it could be used next season.

However, the intention is to have everything operational when the stadium opens, with the new east side stands still under construction.

Work on the west side has also begun on the new stands, which will have to be cantilevered so that the turf slabs can enter and exit the storage area, which is just below the new stands.

Due to the work being done in the hypogeum, it is not guaranteed that this section of the stands will be able to accommodate fans next season.

The first steel plates have arrived

Acerinox of Cadiz has sent out the first steel plates that will cover the Santiago Bernabeu facade. We may be able to see how the stadium will grow outwards after they are installed, and how the curves will add dynamism and asymmetry to the new Bernabeu.