Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

Estadio Santiago Bernabéu

Home of Real Madrid, completed in 2024 after a renovation costing €1 billion. It has a retractable roof and a movable pitch, and its museum displays 15 European Cup trophies.

The Santiago Bernabéu opened in 1947 and is named after Real Madrid's legendary president, Santiago Bernabéu. Located in the financial district along Castellana Avenue, it holds about 85,000 people. The major renovation from 2019 to 2024 cost more than €1 billion. It added a titanium-clad exterior, a 360° ring screen, a retractable roof, and a movable pitch that can be stored underground, allowing the stadium to switch from a football ground to a concert venue within two days. It is considered one of the most advanced stadiums in the world. The Tour Bernabéu costs about €25–35 (buy on realmadrid.com; some areas close around match days). The route includes a panoramic ring viewing deck and the club museum, which displays a record 15 European Cup trophies, Ballon d'Or awards, and exhibits on stars such as Di Stéfano, Raúl, and Cristiano Ronaldo. It also takes in the players' tunnel, the substitutes' bench, and the press room, with immersive video and VR experiences. La Liga tickets are sold on the official website, with regular matches typically priced from €50 to €150. The Madrid–Barcelona Clásico is nearly impossible to buy except through member resale or high-priced platforms. A Champions League night is the most electrifying viewing experience. Getting there: Metro line L10 to Santiago Bernabéu station, right at the exit, about 15 minutes from Puerta del Sol. The official shop is next to the stadium, and the new food court and restaurants inside are open on weekdays too. On match days, arrive about an hour early to allow time for security checks.

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