While other Spanish cities, such as Valencia and Vigo, are still vying to host the 2030 World Cup matches, Málaga is making slow but steady progress toward renovating La Rosaleda Stadium.

Starting with soil studies

On March 11, workers arrived at La Rosaleda with the necessary equipment to conduct geotechnical studies, a crucial step before starting the actual modernization work to meet FIFA standards. A truck carrying specialized machinery caught the attention of people in the parking area separating the stadium from the Anexo training field and the new building housing storage facilities, a kitchen, and offices for the first team. Near the exit, several workers carefully analyzed the soil quality in this specific part of the Martiricos complex. Three workers collected soil samples on-site.

In the coming days, the work will expand to other areas of the stadium. Meanwhile, surveyors are carrying out additional essential tasks to support the renovation, which is complicated due to the stadium's location between a river and a road. The project is being carried out by the Madrid-based company TPF Getinsa Euroestudios SL, which was awarded the contract by the Málaga City Council for just over €70,000.

The club awaits relocation

The €240 million investment, funded by the three institutions that own the stadium, involves not only upgrading the stadium itself but also transforming the Martiricos area. The plan includes relocating two public schools, building several thousand parking spaces, and creating bridges and plazas over the Guadalmedina River.

In the meantime, Málaga CF remains a passive observer, awaiting the decision to temporarily relocate its matches to the Ciudad de Málaga athletics stadium during the renovation. The city plans to increase the capacity of this facility by installing temporary stands, potentially allowing up to 26,000 seats.

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