Arsenal Issues Apology to Atletico Madrid for Hot Water Issue at Emirates Stadium
Arsenal has issued an apology to Atletico Madrid following a hot water failure at the Emirates Stadium. This incident occurred just before Atletico’s scheduled training session, forcing the team to head to their hotel for showers.
Hot Water Failure at Emirates Stadium
As per UEFA regulations, visiting teams can train at the home stadium the night prior to Champions League matches. On Tuesday night, Atletico Madrid was set to face Arsenal in the league phase of the competition.
During the training session, Atletico’s staff notified Arsenal staff of a lack of hot water in their dressing room at 18:45 BST. The Gunners then discovered that their home dressing room experienced the same issue.
Training Session Adjustments
The training session was scheduled to conclude at 19:30 but ended 15 minutes early. Following the hot water issue, Atletico Madrid decided to return to their hotel instead.
Reactions and Resolutions
- The situation has reportedly left the Atletico squad feeling ‘angry’.
- Arsenal expressed regret to Atletico Madrid’s staff for the disruption caused by this issue.
- The issue was eventually resolved shortly before 19:25.
Champions League Context
This incident comes as Arsenal prepares for their upcoming Champions League match. Mikel Arteta’s team has started strongly, winning their first two games without conceding a goal. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid faced challenges after losing 3-2 to Liverpool but bounced back with a convincing 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Moving forward, both teams will aim to put this incident behind them as they compete on the European stage.
