Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

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Updated On :09 Apr, 2021

Full Name
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

Capacity
81,044

Type
Outdoor

Location
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Being the home stadium for Madrid Spain, Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is a well-known stadium, counted as one of the stunning and spectacular stadia of the world. Located in Chamartin district, it was officially opened in the year 1947, on 14th December and further renovated in 1982 and 2001. It was expanded in 1953, 1992, 1994 and 2011. Around 288,342, 653 Ptas (€ 1,732,943) have been spent on the construction and renovation of the stadium till now. This stadium was designed by architect Manuel Muñoz Monasterio and Luis Alemany Soler.

Trivia

The ground of this stadium is covered with Mixto Hybrid Grass Technology, which makes it more unique.
Sabino Barinaga was the first player to score a goal at the stadium.

Significance

It has also played host to the UEFA Champions league final between Italy and Germany in the year 2010.
The stadium has hosted European Cup final for four times (in 1957, 1969, 1980 and 2010).
It has witnessed four matches of FIFA World Cup including the final match between Italy and West Germany on 11th July 1982.
The venue has hosted three matches of the European Nation’s Cup in 1964 that included one main tournament match, one qualifying match, and final match. Spain was part of all the three matches.
Real Madrid has played its 1500th game at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.