The Santiago Bernabéu is a football
stadium in Madrid, Spain. Originally called Estadio Chamartin,
after Real's previous stadium, was inaugurated in December 1947.
Real Madrid officially adopted the present name, Estadio
Santiago Bernabeu, in January 1955.
The capacity has changed frequently, peaking at 120,000 after a
1953 extension. Since then there have been a number of
reductions due to modernisations (the last standing places went
in 1998/99 in response to UEFA regulations which prohibit
standing at matches in UEFA competitions), countered to some
extent by expansions. The last change was an increase of about
six thousand to 80,354 in 2005. A plan to add a retractable roof
has been announced.
Capacity: 80,354
Pitch
Length: 107 m
Width: 72 m
Surface: grass
Inauguration
December 14, 1947
First match: Real Madrid vs. Os Belenenses (Portugal) |
