FC Barcelona have submitted an official request to UEFA asking for an inspection of the Estadio Metropolitano, home of Atlético Madrid, following concerns about the condition of the pitch.
According to Barcelona, the grass at the stadium is allegedly longer than the acceptable standard, a situation that could affect their style of play, which relies on short passing. The club emphasized that UEFA is responsible for ensuring fairness and equal conditions for both teams, and therefore requested that action be taken before the match.
However, Atlético Madrid have denied the claims, stating that the pitch is in normal condition and does not require any additional inspection. The hosts insisted that the grass is at a standard level commonly used without any issues.
For now, the final decision rests with UEFA, who are expected to determine whether to carry out an official inspection or reject the request. The situation has already increased tension ahead of the important match, with both sides maintaining their positions.
Source: @Marca
