Celta Vigo faces a new challenge after LaLiga postponed the match against Osasuna due to a fungus in the grass of Balaídos. The Galician club had already agreed with Osasuna a new date for the match, but LaLiga decided to postpone it without consulting the clubs.
What happened?
LaLiga announced that the match between Celta Vigo and Osasuna, scheduled for this Sunday, had been postponed due to a fungus in the grass of Balaídos. Osasuna reacted immediately with a message on their official X account, announcing that they would refund the money to the fans who had bought tickets for the match.
Why it matters for Celta Vigo?
LaLiga's decision may have important consequences for Celta Vigo, which had already agreed with Osasuna a new date for the match. The Galician club may lose the opportunity to win points and keep fighting for the title.
What comes next?
Osasuna has expressed its discontent with LaLiga and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for the decision to postpone the match. The Navarrese club has assured that it will seek a new venue for the match or indicate a new date in which both entities will agree.
Celta Vigo has 44 points in the La Liga table, 6 points behind the leaders Barcelona. The Galician team has scored 44 goals and received 40 in the current season. The next match of Celta Vigo is on February 21, 2027, against Athletic Club at the San Mamés stadium.
The coach of Celta Vigo, Eduardo Coudet, has expressed his disappointment with LaLiga's decision. "It's a blow to the team and to the fans. We want to play the match and keep fighting for the title", said Coudet.
The match between Celta Vigo and Osasuna was postponed due to a fungus in the grass of Balaídos. The Galician club had already agreed with Osasuna a new date for the match, but LaLiga decided to postpone it without consulting the clubs. Osasuna reacted with a zasca to LaLiga and will refund the money to the fans who had bought tickets for the match.
