The policy change was made because the stadium is always full and there are thousands of people on the waiting list for season tickets. According to El Correo, Uriarte has decided to stop giving out free tickets, but instead, former players will only be given priority when buying tickets. This move is expected to save the club hundreds of tickets for each home game.
The players were not happy with this decision and felt it was unfair. They were also unhappy with the way the news was delivered, as the club's general manager, Jon Berasategi, was tasked with telling the players before the match against Barcelona. Uriarte was not present at the match, as he does not have a good relationship with his Barcelona counterpart.
The boycott can have financial consequences for the club, as La Liga rewards teams for their cooperation with television items. This could be seen as an attempt to hurt Uriarte's pocket. The players have decided to skip their media obligations after the match against Barcelona, calling it an "internal matter." A spokesperson for the club described the situation as a "private issue."
President Uriarte is set to meet with the players to try to resolve the issue. This meeting will be a crucial step in resolving the conflict and finding a solution that works for both the players and the club. The outcome of this meeting remains uncertain, but it is clear that the players are unhappy with the current situation.