Portions of Celta Vigo's stadium roof torn off by storm
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It's clear to see why Sunday's match at Celta Vigo's Balaidos has been postponed.
Images of Celta's stadium show the extent of the damage caused by a severe storm, which forced La Liga officials to temporarily call off the Spanish side's encounter with Real Madrid.
Related: Celta Vigo-Real Madrid fixture postponed after storm hits Balaidos
The integrity of the stadium's roof looks to be the biggest concern as massive portions appear to have been ripped off by strong winds.
The state of the Balaidos roof 24 hours before Celta-Real Madrid https://t.co/yoGgy0tOZy pic.twitter.com/LpD8jrfARB
— Cristóbal Delatorre (@Cristo8444) February 4, 2017
Overall, the damage to the stadium led officials to declare the stadium unsafe for both supporters and players.
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