¡Buenos Dias! Let's talk about the Estadio Nueva Balastera. Loved from afar, but generally disliked by the fans of the multiple clubs from Palencia who have called it home these past two decades. Why does it polarize opinion? 🧵1/5 - ThreadSky

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estadiosspain.bsky.social • 6 days ago

¡Buenos Dias!
Let's talk about the Estadio Nueva Balastera.
Loved from afar, but generally disliked by the fans of the multiple clubs from Palencia who have called it home these past two decades.
Why does it polarize opinion?
🧵1/5

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estadiosspain.bsky.social•6 days ago

On the plus side, there's no doubt that the Estadio Nueva Balastera is visually striking. Its neubrutalist design manages to both exaggerate & simplify what is expected of a stadium. Then there's its transformation when the stadium hosts a night match. It certainly has Phwoar Factor!
2/5

estadiosspain.bsky.social•6 days ago

The counter argument is that lacks heart and amenities. The interior is rather anodyne and the stadium's neutral colour scheme certainly could do with a good splash of Palencia-purple. Then there's the cost. Built in 2006 for €18m, its 8,100 capacity comes in at €2.25k per seat.
3/5

estadiosspain.bsky.social•6 days ago

Of course, the unstable nature of the senior clubs in Palencia hasn't helped matters. Two have been dissolved since the Nueva Balastera opened, and two more currently share the stadium in the Tercera division.
If one of these club's had been successful, would we look at it differently?
4/5

estadiosspain.bsky.social•6 days ago

We've extensively updated our article on the Estadio Nueva Balastera and the photo count now stands above 30. Go on, take a look! ⬇️
5/5
https://espanaestadios.com/2021/08/09/palencia-estadio-nueva-balastera/

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