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UEFA thanks Real Madrid after Finalissima plans collapse despite Bernabeu proposal European football’s governing body UEFA has publicly thanked Real Madrid for their cooperation and support during efforts to organise the highly anticipated Finalissima match between Argentina and Spain. The fixture, originally scheduled to take place on March 27, has now been officially cancelled following unsuccessful negotiations between the different parties involved. In an official statement, UEFA explained that several options had been explored to ensure the game could go ahead, with Santiago Bernabeu Stadium emerging as the primary venue.
UEFA revealed that hosting the match at the Bernabeu was considered the most realistic alternative. “The first option was to hold the match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on the original date, with 50% of the fans in the stadium. “This would have provided a world-class setting, befitting such a prestigious event, but Argentina refused,” UEFA explained, as reported by Mundo Deportivo .
There was a second proposal The governing body also revealed that a second proposal had been presented in an attempt to find a compromise between both federations. Santiago Bernabeu was proposed to host the Finalissima. (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images) “The second option was to play the Finalissima as a two-legged series.
One leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on March 27 and the other in Buenos Aires during an international window before the 2028 European Championship and Copa America, again offering a 50-50 fan split for the match in Madrid. “This option was also rejected,” UEFA revealed. Acknowledging Real Madrid Despite the collapse of the project, UEFA took time to publicly acknowledge the efforts made by Real Madrid and other organisations that attempted to make the match possible.
“European football’s governing body wished to express its sincere gratitude to Real Madrid CF, the organising committee, and the Qatari authorities for their support and cooperation in the attempt to organise this match. “In the case of Real Madrid, their efforts were made with extremely short notice,” the statement added.