Real Madrid have a problem with the pitch at the Bernabéu. The fans who come to the field and those who watch the games from home have noticed: the white stadium mat is causing a lot of problems this season and the image of the pitch is drawing everyone's attention.
According to the club, the lack of light and the dust from the stadium renovations are two potential causes that make the issue worse. The third and most concerning cause is the plate on which the retractable lawn system's "green" is placed.
Yes, those in charge of maintaining the lawn are convinced that once the underground conservation system is in place, the issues will be resolved. A cutting-edge greenhouse, which should keep the "green" in top shape, costing close to 300 million euros.
No body was convinced by the grass with which the season began. It was decided to make a first change at the end of September because the sods brought from Extremadura did not adapt well to the hot summer weather and the lack of water. The new grass from Ávila did not perform any better either, and despite the World Cup break it has only been used in three matches since the club competitions returned (Atlético, Real Sociedad, and Valencia), where the appearance gave too much worry again.