Liga BBVA: Villarreal install a hybrid pitch (Desso GrassMaster technology), a first in Spain

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©  Villarreal CF
©  Villarreal CF

The enhanced grass (or hybrid pitch) technology Desso GrassMaster, developed by the Dutch company Desso Sports Systems, has been installed, since 02/07/2015, at the Estadio El Madrigal (25,000 seats), where Villarreal CF (Liga BBVA) play their home matches.

"Villarreal are a pioneer in Spain for this technology, since no first or second division team has an enhanced grass system currently in its stadium," stated the club.

  • Villarreal hosted a seminar gathering representative from all Liga BBVA Primera División, or "La Liga", the Spanish first division. 20 clubs. and the Liga Adelante Spanish second division. 22 teams in 2014-15. on 02/07/2015.
  • "This technical meeting aimed to detail the benefits of the new hybrid lawn chosen by the club and that has aroused the interest of other clubs," said Villarreal CF.

The installation of the hybrid pitch at El Madrigal in a two minute video

Desso GrassMaster: 100% natural grass reinforced with artificial grass fibers injected 20 cm deep

  • The Desso GrassMaster technology consists of a pitch consisting of 100% natural…
©  Villarreal CF
©  Villarreal CF

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