Xtroverto
Member
Another thing I don't like AT ALL is that they receded the stands to have better inclination and so-called "better" visibility. It's a poor tradeoff, I'd rather be closer to the field than have steeper rows. Idiotic, look at that huge space from front row to the line of the pitch on the tribuna side.
It's bigger than any other stadium with no running track that I've seen.
![]()
It is not that bad to be honest, remember the pitch used to be larger, 4 meters wider and 3 meters longer. The pitch sits closer to the main stand, 7,5 meters compared to 11 meters on the oposing side. behind the goals the distance is 10 meters.
I don´t agree there are no other non athletic stadiums with stands further away, in fact there are quite a few of them. I suggest you go and watch a game at Gran Canaria Stadium (30 and 45 meters distance behind the goals) or Fiorentina stadium (60 meter distance behind the goals), don't forget to bring binoculars.
And modern stadiums like Emirates have a stand to pitch distance of 15 meters on all sides.
Last edited: