Chaos at La Romareda as flying table hits fan during Zaragoza-Castellón clash
A bizarre weather incident caused a five-minute stoppage in the Segunda División match between Real Zaragoza and Castellón when strong winds sent a table flying into the stands.
Wild weather conditions turned a routine Segunda División match into a scene of chaos when a folding table became an unexpected projectile at La Romareda.
Freak wind incident causes match delay
The fixture between Real Zaragoza and Castellón took an extraordinary turn just 11 minutes into the first half when play had to be suspended for five minutes following a bizarre incident in the stands.
The culprit? Zaragoza’s infamous “Cierzo” - the local name for the notoriously strong northwesterly wind that regularly batters the city. With gusts reportedly reaching up to 80 km/h and accompanied by heavy rain, conditions at the Ibercaja Estadio were absolutely dog’s dinner.
The powerful wind sent a folding table flying through the air, striking an unsuspecting spectator in the section near the team benches. Talk about having your bubble burst while trying to enjoy a Saturday kickabout!
Swift response from officials
Zaragoza players quickly alerted match official Eder Mallo to the situation in the stands, prompting the referee to activate the appropriate safety protocol. Medical staff immediately rushed to assist the injured supporter.
Fortunately, after assessment, the fan appeared to avoid any serious injury - a proper stroke of luck considering the circumstances. During the five-minute stoppage, players from both sides kept themselves warm by performing passing drills and jogging around the pitch.
The match eventually resumed without further incident, though the freak occurrence will likely have the stadium operations team reviewing their weather protocols and securing any loose furniture when the Cierzo comes calling again.