MLN Group, in a joint venture with Nussli Iberia, which won the tender for the construction of Real Zaragoza's temporary stadium, has revealed the first visualizations of the facility. The stadium will be operational for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 seasons.

All the necessary facilities

The stadium, located in the central part of the former parking lot of the international Expo exhibition, will feature four straight stands aligned north-south and will cover an area of 120x80 meters. Inside the facility, there will be ticket offices, a merchandise store, food outlets, and cabins for radio and television commentators. The design also includes blue and white colors representing the club's colors, as well as the crest on one of the facades. Additionally, the project includes a building that will house locker rooms, a medical room, a doping control area, auxiliary spaces, and VIP rooms.

The entire facility will be modular, designed for easy assembly and disassembly. It will have a durable cover, and the floors will be made of waterproof material that can withstand heavy use, the company says. The pitch will be made of natural grass, equipped with irrigation and drainage systems to ensure optimal conditions. According to MLN Group, the contract also covers land development, paving, perimeter fencing, and the installation of sanitary, water, piping, and lighting systems.

Despite its temporary nature, the new football stadium, with a capacity for 20,000 spectators, will have all the necessary facilities to provide fans with a full experience and meet the standards required for high-level sporting events, the company specifies.

Cheaper and faster than expected

The temporary stadium, which will speed up the construction of Nueva Romareda and avoid complications related to carrying out work during ongoing games, will cost €12.7 million excluding VAT, which is 10% less than expected in the tender. The field itself will cost €10 million, of which €5.6 million will cover assembly costs. The cost includes €3.5 million allocated for rent and general maintenance of the facility. The final dismantling of the stadium will cost €945,000. An additional €2.6 million will be spent on infrastructure.

The winning company has also proposed the possibility of shortening the completion time by 20 days compared to the 6 months specified. The contracting board also evaluated an adjustment in energy consumption, estimated at 99,188 kilowatts. The work is expected to start before the end of 2024.