Artists like Aitanaand Lola Índigoannounced new dates for their concerts, extending them until 2025. However, both the affected residents and those attending these events are wondering: how will the situation change when the six-month suspension ends at the end of March? Will they have fixed the acoustic mess?
Experts consulted on this issue, such as Francesc Daumal i Domènech, a leading acoustic consultant and professor at the Higher Technical School of Architecture of Barcelona, are pessimistic. According to Daumal, it is unlikely that adequate solutions will have been found within a period of six months. There are various alternatives to address the acoustic problem of the Santiago BernabeuOn the one hand, they propose keeping the enclosure open, but this brings significant challenges in terms of sound absorption.
“ In an open stadium, the stands need to implement both overhead and lateral absorption. However, achieving full effectiveness in the face of excessive noise levels is extremely complex ,” he explains. DaumalAdded to this is the fact that the acoustic equipment used in the venue is so powerful that it can even make the stomach vibrate, especially at low frequencies, which are difficult to stop with effective acoustic barriers.
The second alternative proposed by the professor is to turn the stadium into a closed box. However, this approach also presents problems. If implemented, major works would be required to properly close the open spaces of the stadium. Bernabéu and ensure adequate ventilation of the premises. This poses additional challenges on how to manage both internal noise and that generated by fans, which could also contribute to noise pollution.
“ Solutions are complicated to implement ,” he concludes. Daumal, emphasizing that even reducing noise to legal levels could be an almost unattainable goal. Currently, the Bernabeu significantly exceeds permitted noise levels, especially after the last concert where 85 decibels were recorded in nearby homes, exceeding the legal limit of 65 .
As a third option , Daumal suggests that the responsible entities, whether municipal or private, assume the cost and execution of soundproofing in the homes of the neighbours. However, it stresses that acoustic coexistence is a complex challenge: “The rejection of noise also generally has a social component, and people's perception of what generates it can influence their acceptance.”
José Manuel Paredes , from the Association of People Affected by theBernabéu, explains: “ We are on alert because we know that the Real Madrid plans to resume holding mass events in six months, and as far as we know, the stadium will not be soundproofed .
Members of the Neighborhood Initiative for the Defense of the Environment Association also share these concerns, lamenting that the current design of the stadium has failed to mitigate noise effectively. “ They have applied a sheeting approach that does not stop the sound; they have only improved the installation of the floor and roof, but other critical areas were ignored. ”
Finally, a technician involved in the stadium's renovation reflects and acknowledges that the measures adopted have not been sufficient to meet the challenge of changing the use of the venue. “ Perhaps not all the relevant tests were carried out to assess the impact of noise outside. The essential thing is that effective long-term solutions are implemented, and now we just have to hope that a balance is achieved. ”
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