He Real Madrid-Salzburg It is in danger. The last game of the group stage of the Club World Cup I could have a serious problem. The meeting, which will be played this Friday, June 27 at 3:00 in the morning in Peninsular Spain in the Lincoln Financial Field of Philadelphiais under the threats of the famous thunderstorms that have become routine inside the tournament. Said meteorological phenomenon would mean the temporary suspension of the meeting, or even its total cancellation if it is a prolonged fact.
American authorities have predicted torrential rains and thunderstorms in Philadelphia that could extend from morning until Wednesday, June 25, which could cause flooding in the city. On the 26th at 9:00 p.m. (day and time of the US), a “cloudy time is expected, with a strong storm; Wet, ”according to statistics. Of course, the temperature in the field will be more pleasant for everyone. Accustomed to temperatures that exceed 30 degrees, for the Madrid-Salzburg about 20 degrees are expected.
In the “country of freedom” there are very strict protocols in case of thunderstorms: If ray proximity is detected, the party must stop immediately And it cannot be resumed until the danger passes, prioritizing the security of all involved. Players and fans.
The best known protocol is the «Rule 30-30»which indicates that if thunder is heard 30 seconds after lightning, it is mandatory to suspend the activity for at least half an hour. This regulation, in force for several years, responds to the seriousness of accidents caused by rays in the country, where numerous victims are recorded every year.
Real Madrid-Salzburg would live a phenomenon already known in the World Cup
It would not be the first time that such a situation affects the tournament, since other games – like the Salzburg-Pachucahe Mamelodi Sundowns-ULSANhe Palmeiras-AL AHLY and the Boca Juniors-Auckland City– They were also interrupted by weather conditions. Unlike what usually happens in Europe, in American territory the presence of rays is sufficient reason to pause or cancel any outdoor sporting event.
In fact, parties can be interrupted for a long time. He Benfica-Auckland City He witnessed it. At the break of the meeting, it was announced that an electric thunderstorm was in sight. Although initially it was expected that the pause would last only half an hour, the appearance of new rays made it necessary to restart waiting time several times, extending The suspension up to almost two hours.
Real Madrid plays it
A situation that could endanger Xabi Alonso Already his pupils. He Real Madrid It is very close to sealing its pass to the direct elimination phases in the Club World Cupbut those thunderstorms could surprise meringues with the interruption it can cause. A “pause” just as long could compromise both teams, since the two play the classification to the round of 16.
If the white box suffers a defeat against the Salzburghe could be forced to return to Spain before planned, as has already happened to his neighbor mattress. The worst panorama for the team would be to lose against the Austrians and that, at the same time, the Al Hilal Venza al Pachuca. If this combination occurs, the Madrid adventure in the tournament would end before expected.
