STADIUM EXPERT
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Madrid - Spain
General Information
The cosmopolitan capital of Spain, and home to iconic Spanish treasures such as the Royal Palace and Plaza de Cibeles. Features of this metropolis are shopping along Grand Via, tasting and trying the finest tapas or exploring the Parque del Buen Retiro. A trip to Madrid is not complete without marvelling at the impressive works of art at the world famous Prado Museum. Madrid is footballing royalty with some of the very best and most successful teams in the world. 11 clubs reside in Madrid in the top divisions and with 4 at the very top.
Currency: Euro Population: approx 3.4 million
Landmarks: Museo Nacional del Prado, Plaza Mayor & Royal Palace
Cuisine: Cocido Madrileño, Tortilla Espanola & Sangria
Weather: Lows - January 1 - 10 Degrees Celsius, Highs - August 16 - 33 degrees Celsius
Clubs: 11 football clubs in the top divisions, 4 in the top division
Main Clubs: Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, Getafe & Rayo Vallecano
Stadium Information
1 - Santiago Bernabeu - Real Madrid - 81,044 Capacity
2 - Metropolitano Stadium - Atletico Madrid - 68,456 Capacity
3 - Coliseum Alfonso Pérez - Getafe - 17,000 Capacity
4 - Estadio de Vallecas - Rayo Vallecano - 14,505 Capacity
5 - Estadio Municipal de Butarque - Leganes - 12,454 Capacity
6 - Estadio Municipal de Santo Domingo - Alcorcón - 5,100 Capacity
7 - Estadio Cerro del Espino - Rayo Majadahonda - 3,800 Capacity
Santiago Bernabéu - Real Madrid
City: Madrid
Address: Santiago Bernabeu, Av. de Concha Espina, 1, 28036 Madrid, Spain
Capacity: 81,044
Stands: Fondo Norte, Fondo Sur, Lateral Este & Lateral Oeste (Paseo Castellana)
Teams: Real Madrid (White/White/White)
Rivalries: Barcelona & Atletico Madrid
Traditional End: Fondo Sur
Away Section: North East Section
Distance from City Centre: 8.6 miles / 13.8 km Direction: South
Matchday Tickets
How: Tickets can be purchased directly with Real Madrid online or ticket stations at the stadium. Tickets available from 7 days prior to fixture.
Price Range: €30 Euro - €170 for standard tickets
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Stadium Tours
Classic Tours include museum including the Santiago Bernabéu scale model, panoramic stadium viewing point, the Presidential Box, home and away dressing room, players' tunnel and the press room.
Price Range: €15+ (Adult) book here
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Metropolitano Stadium - Atletico Madrid
​City: Madrid
Address: Metropolitano Stadium, Av. de Luis Aragonés, 4, 28022 Madrid, Spain
Capacity: 68,456
Stands: Fondo Norte, Fondo Sur, Lateral Este & Lateral Oeste
Teams: Atletico Madrid (Red & White/Blue/Red)
Rivalries: Real Madrid
Traditional End: Fondo Sur
Away Section: Fondo Norte
Distance from City Centre: 6 miles / 10 km Direction: East
Matchday Tickets
How: Tickets can be purchased directly with Atletico Madrid online. Tickets available online for a couple months in advance. Members are prioritised.
Price Range: €30 Euro - €120 for standard tickets
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Stadium Tours
Dive into the red and white history and also get to know the Metropolitano in a unique experience.
Price Range: €24+ (Adult) book here
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Coliseum Alfonso Pérez - Getafe CF
City: Madrid
Address: Coliseum Alfonso Perez, Av. Teresa de Calcuta, s/n, 28903 Getafe, Madrid, Spain
Capacity: 17,000
Stands: Fondo Norte, Fondo Sur, Tribuna & General
Teams: Real Madrid (Blue/Blue/Blue)
Rivalries: Leganés
Distance from City Centre: 8.6 miles / 13.8 km Direction: South
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Matchday Tickets
How: Tickets can be purchased directly with Getafe online or ticket stations at the stadium up till half time of a match.
Price Range: €40 Euro - €80 for standard tickets
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Stadium Tours
We do not have information currently for stadium tours run by the stadium or the football club.
Price Range: N/A
Estadio de Vallecas - Rayo Vallecano
​City: Madrid
Address: C. del Payaso Fofó, 0, 28018 Madrid, Spain
Capacity: 14,505
Stands: Fondo Sur, Tribuna Lateral & Tribuna Preferencia
Teams: Rayo Vallecano (White & Red/White/White)
Rivalries: Real Madrid & Atletico Madrid
Distance from City Centre: 3 miles / 5 km Direction: South East
Matchday Tickets
How: Tickets can be bought at the ticket windows (taquillas) of Estadio de Vallecas approximately 7 days prior to the match.
Price Range: €20 Euro - €50 for standard tickets
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Stadium Tours
We do not have information currently for stadium tours run by the stadium or the football club.
Price Range: N/A
Travel to Madrid
Madrid Barajas Airport
Madrid Barajas airport (MAD)
Madrid Barajas Airport to City Centre
Train: RENFE train C1 to city centre stops at Chamartin, Nuevos Ministerios, Atocha, Mendez Avaro, and Principe Pio. Journey time 41 mins
C10 also runs a similiar route but with more stops and terminates at Villalba.
​Metro: Line L8 runs from both terminals to Nuevos Ministerios. Journey time 20 mins but a little north of the city centre. Connects with L10 to take you to the true centre.
Bus: Route no. 200 takes you to Avenida de Ameria which connects to metro lines 4,6,7,9.
Route no. 203 is the express line taking you to the Estacion de Atocha train station (Metro L1)
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Travel around Madrid
Metro
The Madrid metro is the most popular way to get around Madrid. Its 12 metro lines, 300+ stations. It spans across numerous zones such as A, B1, B2 & B3. In most cases you will only need access to zone A to enjoy Madrid.
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Tourist Travel Pass
The Tourist Ticket or Tourist Travel Pass can be used on all types of public transport in the Region of Madrid. Allowing you to take unlimited trips within your chosen timeframe, it is a practical and inexpensive way to get around Madrid. Passes are valid for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 7 days and for two zones (A and T).
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City Buses
The Municipal Transport Company of Madrid (EMT) is in charge of Madrid’s bus network. It is comprised of over 200 bus lines and is a great way to get around the city as it can take you to many places that the Madrid metro can’t reach as extensive as it is. The EMT buses are blue city buses that operate within the central zone of Madrid.
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Taxis
Taxis in Madrid are white with a diagonal red band on their front door bearing the emblem of the city. They have a green light that is on when they are available. Alternatively, you can get to the one of the taxi ranks located around the city which is symbolised by blue sign with a white letter ‘T.’
Things To See In Madrid
With so much to do, it can be hard to enjoy Madrid’s many attractions, ranging from the baroque Royal Palace to art museums to the finest tapas bars. Situated as close as possible to the centre of the Iberian Peninsula, the Spanish capital is the home of the Spanish parliament and it's government, but also of much of its culture, food, history, and art. Influenced by many different cultures over the years, including French and Roman, its a fantastic destination and one of the most cosmopolitan places in Europe.
Where To Stay
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Best Connected: Alonso Martínez
Alonso Martínez is connected by three metro lines and is a collection of neighbourhoods which come together to create a real personality. There is much to enjoy with bars & restaurants aplenty, charming shops, street markets and the area comes alive at night with music defining this particular barrio. Where it all comes together is the Plaza de Alonso Martínez which brings the Chamberí neighbourhood to the north and Chueca to the south.
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Upmarket Choice: Salamanca
Any area which has the famously named Golden Mile within its district clearly will be one of most majestic if not the most. Its easy to soak in hours of shopping for designer clothes, shoes and accessory shops, and admiring its luxury jewellery and watches. It resides very close to the biggest and best attractions in Madrid such as the Gran Via, Plaza de Cibeles and Museo Nacional del Prado. For those looking to dial down and relax El Retiro Park sits just south of the area.
Up & Coming: Arganzuela
On the banks of Madrid’s Manzanares River and former home to Atletico Madrid at the recently demolished Vicente Calderon, Arganzuela is easily accesible to the centre of the capital as well as having its own personality. There has been some huge renovations such as the Matadero Madrid, a former slaughterhouse which is now an art exhibition and cinema. Madrid Rio park is another example which includes play parks, football pitches and lots of space to walk, cycle or relax.