The collapse of a fence at the north goal of Nou Sardenya forced the suspension of the derby between Europa and Sant Andreu this Sunday. It was the 47th minute of the match when, in the midst of celebrating the visitors’ 3-5 score, that area of the stands fell and there was no solution to repair it at the time. It will have to be replaced. A few hours after what happened, the whole quadribarrat has issued a statement in which it criticizes Barcelona City Council and demands urgent improvements both in the field of scapulats as in his, the Narcís Sala.
In the text, they express their “deep concern” about what happened and add that “everyone must be aware that a tragedy could have occurred on Sunday.” “The fact that it caused bruises and some minor injuries to fans and media professionals has to make those responsible for the maintenance of these facilities reflect,” pointing to the Barcelona city council.
The statement goes further and details that “from Sant Andreu we have been demanding that the City Council improve the facilities of the Narcís Sala for some time, and we know that Europa has also requested it for the Nou Sardenya.” In his opinion, both fields – which are municipally owned and that is why the council has to act – “have to adapt to the growth of the social masses of the two clubs”: “They are two stadiums that need urgent improvements to host matches of this kind.” wingspan”.
Sant Andreu asks those responsible for maintenance to “reflect” due to the bruises and minor injuries suffered by some fans and journalists
The Santandreuencs remember that the fence already fell in a derby held in January 2020. In statements to The VanguardHèctor Ibar, president of Europa, indicated that his maintenance technicians had “repaired” that fence, but that it was not replaced because it is something that is beyond their capabilities as an entity: “Since then, several derbies have been held and no collapsed again.” After what happened, the Sports Councilor, David Escudé, contacted both clubs “quickly” and made himself available. This Monday there will be a visit by the manager of the Gràcia district, Rufino García, with technicians from the council to Nou Sardenya to evaluate the work to be carried out.
After the game, the president of Sant Andreu, Manuel Camino, was outraged by the events and stated that he had never experienced anything similar. Finally, the club hopes that “an episode like this will not have to be regretted again in the future and that work will be done to guarantee everyone’s safety.”
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