The stress test for the Olympic Stadium: It is worked at night

Hans-Joachim Watzke did not search for excuses for the bad gift six days before Christmas Eve, but the BVB boss after the Dortmund 2: 3 defeat at Hertha BSC at the end of the first round of the past season away from the sporting analysis was to be recorded give. It was "a dirty game in an unworthy place," said Watzke. "That's why we didn't lose. But it was a clay meadow, and then you play that way." Similar to Watzke, some have sounded in recent years, which commented on the nature of the lawn in the Berlin Olympic Stadium - also some coaches of host Hertha BSC.

Now the traditional venue of the DFB Cup final has been waiting for the traditional venue since 1985, the ultimate stress test-with the relegation first first on Thursday and the cup final on Saturday. The lawn, exchanged in November and then again in January, is currently making a good impression.

The lawn in the Berlin Olympic Stadium was replaced in January. Imago Images/Matthias Koch

"The lawn is currently in an impeccable condition," said Thomas Margraf, COMPANITION COMMUNICIATION and Marketing of the Olympiastadion Berlin GmbH, the Christmas Eve. "With the result since the last exchange in January, we are very satisfied." The current weather forecast partly warns of storms: "We observe this consistently and prepare for all possible scenarios."

For the logistical stress test with two games in front of full ranks within 48 hours, the stadium company works as an operator, Hertha BSC, DFB and the service providers on fine -tuning for days. In the background, the planning started weeks ago. "The challenge is that we create conditions for both the relegation game and the DFB Cup final that are worthy of two," said Margraf.

"Empty times are avoided for both games. Specifically: It is also used to work at night so that all conditions are met. Topics are then, for example, the joint use of infrastructure and the installation of branding and signage."