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About
Football in Madrid
Madrid is one of European football's most concentrated football capitals: Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid play their home fixtures within 5 miles of each other, and combined senior matchday capacity exceeds 150,000. Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu reopened fully in 2024 after a four-year, €1.3 billion redevelopment that added a retractable roof, retractable pitch, and complete external skin, capacity now sits at 81,044. Atlético Madrid's Riyadh Air Metropolitano (formerly the Wanda Metropolitano) opened in 2017 with a 70,460 capacity. The Madrid Derby is contested twice each La Liga season plus periodic Spanish Cup and European meetings; the rivalry runs deeper than any single fixture, with Atlético's working-class identity contrasted against Real Madrid's establishment status. Real Madrid have won 15 European Cup / Champions League titles, more than any club in the world.
Clubs in Madrid · 2 senior clubs
Madrid football clubs
Beyond the football
Music & live events in Madrid
Madridis one of the world's busiest live-event cities — concerts and tours, festivals, and big-ticket sport beyond football all pass through its arenas and stadiums. Browse what's on, all backed by the 100% Buyer Guarantee.
Local rivalries
Madrid derbies
Madrid Derby (El Derbi madrileño)
Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid. Contested twice each La Liga season plus periodic Copa del Rey and European meetings. One of European football's most contested local rivalries, with Atlético's recent rise (under Diego Simeone since 2011) sharpening competitive intensity to levels unseen in the previous half-century.
Getting to Madrid grounds
Transit
The Bernabéu is served by Santiago Bernabéu Metro station (Line 10) — directly outside the stadium. The Metropolitano uses Estadio Metropolitano station (Line 7) — a 5-minute walk to the gates. Madrid Metro adds matchday capacity on Lines 7 and 10 on home fixture nights. From Madrid Atocha (the central rail station) to Bernabéu is approximately 15 minutes via Metro Line 1 + Line 10. Driving is restricted within matchday zones around both grounds.
Match-day tips
On a Madrid match-day
Spanish football kick-offs are typically late: 17:00, 19:00 or 21:00 local time, with one Sunday-night fixture per matchweek often kicking off at 21:30. Pre-match meals run from approximately 90 minutes before kick-off; expect 20-40 minute waits at restaurants near both grounds without reservations. Bring photo ID. La Liga grounds increasingly enforce ID-matching at the gate. Bag policy is strict (A4 or smaller). Concessions are cashless. Stadium tours run on non-matchdays at both Bernabéu and Metropolitano, tours of Bernabéu's interior, the new retractable pitch mechanism, and the Real Madrid trophy room are among the most-booked stadium experiences in world football.
When to visit
Madrid football season
La Liga runs August through May. Madrid is hot in summer (often 35°C+) and crisp in winter (occasionally 0°C overnight). The two Madrid Derby weekends. Typically October/November and March/April, are the highest-demand fixtures of the season; book 2-3 weeks in advance for any reasonable price.
Notable facts
Things to know about Madrid football
- 01The Bernabéu's full 2019-2024 redevelopment cost €1.3 billion. Making it the largest single-club stadium investment in Spanish football history.
- 02The Bernabéu's retractable pitch slides under the South Stand, revealing a sub-pitch entertainment surface that has hosted concerts (Taylor Swift, Karol G), tennis exhibitions, and NFL events in 2024-25.
- 03Real Madrid have won the European Cup / Champions League 15 times, more than any club in the world, with a peak run of five consecutive titles between 1956-1960.
- 04Atlético Madrid have won La Liga 11 times and reached three Champions League finals (1974, 2014, 2016) — losing all three.
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FAQ
Madrid football tickets — frequently asked
How far apart are the Bernabéu and the Metropolitano?
The Santiago Bernabéu (Real Madrid) and the Riyadh Air Metropolitano (Atlético Madrid) are approximately 5 miles apart in north and east Madrid respectively. Both are reachable on the Madrid Metro. Bernabéu on Line 10, Metropolitano on Line 7. Visiting both on a single weekend is a common itinerary for visiting football fans.
What is the capacity of the Santiago Bernabéu?
The Santiago Bernabéu has an 81,044 capacity following the four-year, €1.3 billion redevelopment that reopened fully in 2024. It is the largest football stadium in Spain along with FC Barcelona's Camp Nou (currently expanding to 105,000 by 2027).
When is the Madrid Derby played?
Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid. El Derbi madrileño, is contested twice each La Liga season, typically once in October-November and once in March-April. Periodic Copa del Rey and Champions League knockout meetings add additional derby dates in some seasons.
Can I tour the Santiago Bernabéu?
Yes. The Bernabéu Tour runs daily on non-matchdays, including the trophy room (15 European Cups), the new retractable-pitch mechanism viewing area, the dressing rooms, and a pitch-side walk. Tours typically take 90-120 minutes and can be booked online via the Real Madrid official site.