Real Madrid win legal battle over Bernabeu concert noise

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Real Madrid has won a legal battle regarding noise complaints from residents about concerts at Santiago Bernabeu stadium. The court ruled that the club and its administrator are not responsible for the noise violations, placing the onus on concert promoters.

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Real Madrid won a legal dispute over concert noise complaints.
The court ruled that the club and its administrator are not liable for noise violations.
Concert promoters are responsible for adhering to noise limits.
The ruling may enable future concerts at Santiago Bernabeu after sound-proofing improvements.
Many scheduled concerts have been moved to Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano stadium.

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Real Madrid EstadioJose Angel SanchezAtletico Madrid

Picture taken on October 8, 2024, showing banners put on the balconies by neighbours protesting against concerts at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium (Thomas COEX) (Thomas COEX/AFP/AFP) Real Madrid said Wednesday they have won a legal battle in their dispute with a residents association complaining about "noise pollution" generated by concerts held at their Santiago Bernabeu stadium. A Spanish judge said in January all concerts held at the stadium, including that of American superstar Taylor Swift, had exceeded noise limits and there were sufficient "indications" to consider the reported nuisances a criminal offence. The proceedings targeted the company Real Madrid Estadio, which runs the iconic stadium, reopened in 2023 after a rebuild, as well as its administrator, Jose Angel Sanchez, the right-hand man of club president Florentino Perez. The court "clearly and categorically concludes that neither Jose Angel Sanchez... nor Real Madrid Estadio SL bear responsibility for any criminal offence in relation to the concerts held at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium," said Real Madrid in a statement. Los Blancos said the court had dismissed the charges against them and specified it was the "concert promoting companies" who are "responsible for complying with the decibel limits". Contacted by AFP, the press office of the Madrid courts said it could not publicly comment on the matter for the time being, as "not all parties have yet been notified" of the ruling. The court's decision could be a first step towards the club being able to hold concerts again at the stadium in the future, after sound-proofing is improved. Real Madrid, who have spent over 1.5 billion euros ($1.76bn) on renovating their stadium, were hoping to rake in revenue through holding high-profile concerts and other events. However, since September 2024 many of the shows scheduled there have instead been held at Atletico Madrid's Metropolitano stadium, located outside the city. rbj-rbs/nf

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What was the outcome of Real Madrid's legal battle over concert noise?

Real Madrid won the legal battle, with the court ruling that neither the club nor its administrator were responsible for the noise complaints related to concerts.

Who is responsible for noise violations at Santiago Bernabeu stadium?

The court specified that concert promoting companies are responsible for complying with the decibel limits, not Real Madrid or its management.

How might this ruling affect future concerts at the Bernabeu?

The ruling could allow Real Madrid to hold concerts again at the stadium in the future, provided improvements are made to sound-proofing.

Real Madrid win legal battle over Bernabeu concert noise

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