Heatwave: seven medical assists for fans at Zorrilla

The clash between Real Valladolid and Real Oviedo (as described in the match report) at Estadio José Zorrilla brought more than just on-pitch moments. As MARCA explains, high temperatures in Valladolid during the Ferias y Fiestas de la Virgen de San Lorenzo left its mark on the crowd.

Heat and medical care

The match began at 4:15 p.m. and, with sun exposure lasting longer than comfortable, many spectators were forced to leave their seats at some point. MARCA reports that seven fans required medical assistance after suffering heatstroke, with temperatures reaching around 34°C at moments.

The game drew 19,522 attendees, including over a thousand travelling Oviedo supporters. The outlet adds that the combination of early start time and persistent heat made staying in the stands increasingly difficult for some.

Water sold out in the stands

The weather also hit stadium services. MARCA notes that bars around Zorrilla ran out of bottled water due to demand, and that during the match roughly 4,000 bottles were sold—an unusually high figure for a stadium more associated with winter cold.