Real Madrid see plans to upgrade Santiago Bernabeu

The city council says it will only accept a remodeling proposal that doesn't affect the interests of local citizens.

A Spanish court earlier this year annulled permission granted to Real Madrid by the previous city government, saying it broke Spanish land use law.

The city council said on Wednesday that a new project will only be considered if it's 'in the best interests of the general public.'

Real Madrid wanted to remodel the stadium's exterior, and add a hotel and a shopping centre. 

Opened in 1947, the 80,000-capacity Bernabeu was last redeveloped for the 1982 World Cup, although it has received minor upgrades through the years. 

Real are currently third in La Liga with 30 points from 15 games so far this season, five points off the pace of table-toppers Barcelona and cross-town rivals Atletico.

Manager Rafa Benitez, who joined the club last summer, is facing some scrutiny from fans after the team's latest defeat, a 1-0 loss to Villarreal. 

(dailymail.co.uk)