Spanish football matches hit by poor pitch conditions

Real Sociedad fell 2-1 to French side Toulouse in a pre‑season friendly in Tarbes, with the match played on a badly deteriorated surface that hampered play for both teams.

In Catalonia, CE Sabadell secured a 2-1 pre‑season win over Manresa at the Sant Oleguer sports complex, but the poor state of the grass contributed to injuries. Forward Alan Ribeiro suffered a serious knee ligament tear that will keep him out for about two months, and defender Javi López‑Pintoya also injured his knee. The local council is aware of the turf problems and is working on improvements before the start of the Liga Hypermotion, with Sabadell set to face Inter Club Escaldes on the same ground later this week.