Ahead of their Champions League tie against Arsenal, Atletico Madrid lodged a formal protest with UEFA after finding no hot water at the Emirates Stadium following their training session, forcing players and staff to leave without showering.
The Spanish club was reportedly dismayed by the lapse in basic amenities. After training on a rainy London day, Diego Simeone’s men were unable to wash up, despite reporting the issue to Arsenal staff almost immediately upon their 5:30 PM arrival, as detailed by Marca.
Atletico expressed “shock” that a world-class venue like the Emirates could suffer such a failure during a major competition, calling the situation “unacceptable” as they were forced to return to their hotel for preparation.