Cádiz-Leganes: the referee delays kickoff 3 minutes over kit issues

Cádiz and Leganés kicked off later than planned: their Saturday match at Nuevo Mirandilla, set for 18:30, began three minutes behind schedule. The result was a 4-0 win for Cádiz, though the early delay was the talking point.

Per the match report of referee Alejandro Morilla Turrión, the postponement was exactly those three minutes, “with respect to the scheduled time.” The reason stated was that the away side “did not have their kit in order,” without further details.

The key fact on Leganés’ side is that they did not use their first kit; they played in their third uniform.

If the RFEF disciplinary committee follows the guidelines of article 89 on late arrival or delayed entry to the pitch, clubs can face a fine of up to €3,000, with additional consequences in cases of repetition—according to Mundo Deportivo.