Uefa Youth League: Pitch in Madrid unplayable – bad news for VfB's U19
Weather chaos in Spain: The Uefa Youth League match between Real Madrid and VfB Stuttgart had to be postponed – new date still open
Bad news for VfB Stuttgart's U19s: Their Uefa Youth League match at Real Madrid had to be postponed due to heavy rain. The pitch in Madrid was unplayable, forcing the match to be called off. A new date for the match has yet to be set.
Reason: Heavy rain in Madrid
The heavy rain in Madrid made the pitch unplayable, forcing the match to be called off. The decision was made by the match officials after an inspection of the pitch. This is the second time that the match has been postponed, the first time was due to snow.
New date still open
There is still no news on when the match will be replayed. Uefa will announce a new date in due course.
Disappointment for VfB Stuttgart
It is a disappointment for VfB Stuttgart's U19s, who were looking to build on their 4-2 win over Shakhtar Donetsk in their last match. The match against Real Madrid was seen as a tough test, but one that Stuttgart were confident of winning.
Real Madrid U19s also disappointed
Real Madrid U19s will also be disappointed, as they were looking to continue their good form in the Uefa Youth League. They have won their last three matches in the competition, and will be hoping to maintain their 100% record when the match is eventually played.
Disappointment for fans
The postponement will also be a disappointment for fans of both teams. They were looking forward to seeing two of the best U19 teams in Europe go head-to-head. They will now have to wait a little longer to see the match.
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