The La Romareda Stadium has been demolished to the ground: what will be changed in the arena for the 2030 World Cup.

Destroyed La Romareda stadium in Spain

According to The Sun: The famous La Romareda stadium in Zaragoza, Spain, has been demolished in preparation for the 2030 World Cup.

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The stadium, which was operational for 68 years, now stands empty. All four stands have been demolished, and plans for a new stadium with a capacity of 42,500 seats are currently underway. Construction is expected to begin in the next few months.

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Discussing the project, Cesar Azkarat, head of sports events at IDOM, noted:

“Focusing on its shapes, we made the stadium and the roof fluid and dynamic elements.”

 

“Visually, they have curved shapes on the north and south, providing more space, and convex shapes on the east and west, showcasing Eduardo Ibarra Square and Isabel la Católica Avenue.”

The La Romareda stadium was located in the center of Zaragoza and was home to the Real Zaragoza football club, which currently plays in the second division of Spanish football. The team is playing its matches at the Ibercaja stadium during the renovation. This stadium also hosted three matches during the 1982 World Cup, including those between Yugoslavia, Northern Ireland, and Honduras.

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The demolition of the La Romareda stadium was an important step in preparing for the major sporting event. The construction of the new stadium not only will ensure modern infrastructure for future matches but will also be a significant element in the development of the city of Zaragoza in the context of the World Cup. The new stadium is expected to be a true architectural gem and attract tourists from around the world.