A tour of the Atlético Madrid football stadium (Wanda Metropolitano):
If you've ever wanted to be part of a roaring wave of fans, to take part in a sea of endless crowds with an electrifying atmosphere and incredible energy, welcome Atlético Madrid's football stadium, Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano, which will take you diving into an immersive symphony of sports, architecture , history and culture.
The story of the stadium:
The Metropolitano Stadium is the home of the legendary football team Atlético Madrid, which is considered one of the leading football clubs in Spain. The fascinating stadium, which boasts stands that can hold up to 68,000 spectators, has a rich and interesting history.
The original stadium was not supposed to be used by the Atlético Madrid team, but was built to host the 1997 World Athletics Championships in the city of Madrid. Construction began in 1990, but due to financial difficulties and changes in the local government, the project stalled and remained unfinished for many years.
It was only in 1994 that the faltering project was completed, and the stadium became a stadium that hosts athletics events, including the World Youth Athletics Championships in 2005. Despite the large investment in its construction and impressive design, the stadium was not used for over a decade.
In 2013, the Atlético Madrid club announced the plan to renew in a new stadium - and their choice of the Metropolitan Stadium, which was known as the Estadio de la Comunidad de Madrid. The stadium, which was mainly used for athletics competitions, was not adapted for first-class football matches, so a comprehensive renovation was carried out instead.
The reason for Atlético Madrid's move from its previous stadium, the Vicente Calderón Stadium, is the desire for a bigger and more modern home ground.
At the end of 2017, the state-of-the-art stadium was inaugurated and named - Wanda Metropolitano. Atlético Madrid's first game in the new stadium against the Malaga team ended in a 1-0 victory and symbolized for the fans and the legendary team a promising start in their new home.
Since then, the state-of-the-art stadium has hosted numerous matches, including the Champions League final in 2019, when Liverpool beat Tottenham.
It is impossible to visit the iconic stadium without noticing its interesting architecture. Forget straight lines and predictable patterns. The Metropolitano Stadium is a jaw-dropping marvel of curves and angles, a visual symphony of modern Spanish design. There you will find a retractable roof, killer acoustics and great viewing angles from all the stands, even the most distant ones.
Atlético de Madrid football club:
The Atlético Madrid team, known as "The Indians" or "The Athletes", is one of the largest and most famous soccer clubs in Spain. The club has a rich history and a strong fan base, both domestic and international.
The Atlético Madrid team was founded on April 26, 1903 by a group of students from the Basque Country who lived in Madrid. The initial intention of the students who founded the team was to create a youth branch in Madrid of the Atlético Bilbao team, a soccer team from the city of Bilbao in the Basque Country of Spain. This is where the name came from - Atlético Madrid.
Over time the club grew and became an independent club independent of the Atlético Bilbao team.
Many of you probably know that the Atlético Madrid team has a long-standing rivalry with Real Madrid, and the games between the two teams - the founding Madrid derby - are among the most watched and stormy in Spanish football.
Throughout history, the Atlético Madrid club has had many successes. In Spain, the team won several times in the top league, La Liga, and picked up many titles in the Spanish King's Cup tournament. The athletes also enjoyed the European stage and won the UEFA European League and even reached the final of the Champions League several times.
Prominent players including Fernando Torres, Antoine Griezmann and Luis Aragones also played in the team. The club has a strong youth academy that produced and still produces many players who continue their path in successful careers in the world.
Atlético Madrid Museum (Museo del Atlético de Madrid)
There is no better way to get to know Atlético Madrid than by visiting the team museum, a fascinating museum that offers an immersive experience into the world of the successful team.
The museum, located inside the Estadio Metropolitano, presents a wide variety of exhibits that follow the timeline of Atlético Madrid from its founding in 1903 to the present day. The museum contains a wide array of collectibles and memorabilia, including jerseys of the team's stars, historic soccer shoes, photographs and objects that tell museum visitors about the rich world of the legendary team.
As in any museum dedicated to a football team, you can find the impressive collection of trophies won by the team. Among the spectacular trophies you can find the Spanish Premier League trophies, the "King's Cup" trophies and European trophies such as the UEFA Super Cup.
In the various exhibitions in the museum you can gain insights into the culture and values of the club and understand the strength of the team's passion and dedication to its fans and the world of sports. In addition, you can learn about the iconic players and team managers, the most important and interesting team games, and also about the fierce rivalry with the Real Madrid team.
The Atlético de Madrid Museum is much more than just a tribute to a football club, but a testament to more than a hundred years of sporting history in the city of Madrid. The museum offers fans and visitors an opportunity to relive the most glorious moments of the club, and to understand the long journey that the club has gone through and is still going through on the way to its successes in the world.
A tour of the Atlético Madrid stadium:
At the Metropolitan Stadium of Atlético Madrid there is no shortage of things to see - from the spectacular stands, through the field, the dressing rooms and the players' tunnel, a tour of the iconic stadium will expose you to the world of professional football and the world of the Atlético Madrid team. You can choose between an independent tour and a guided tour, as well as several interesting packages that we will detail:
Guided tour of the stadium:
Put on your red and white shirt and go for an hour and a half tour between the walls of the stadium. The tour will take you to discover the stadium while hearing stories about the team's history, its successes and its legendary players.
During the tour you will visit the Atlético Madrid Museum, where you will learn about the history of the red-and-white club in detail and get an explanation of the various trophies won by the team.
The tour also continues to the stadium, where you will have a comprehensive tour. During the tour you will visit the presidential box, where you can get the best view of the field and enter the players' dressing rooms, where you can sit in the same chairs as the legendary players. In addition, you will also pass through the players' tunnel and arrive at the field complex, where you can sit on the players' bench. The tour of the stadium ends in the press room, where statements are made by the team's coaches and players after games.
The tour lasts about an hour and a half and is held in English / Spanish - your choice.
The price of the tour: from 39 euros per adult
Independent tour of the stadium:
Those of you who want to discover the modern stadium for yourself, will be able to conduct an independent tour and purchase only an entrance ticket.
The entrance ticket will give you access to all the exclusive areas of the stadium, such as the players' dressing room, the president's box or the press room where the players and the coach talk to the media after the matches.
During the independent tour, you can visit the group's interactive museum, and learn about the club's long history while being impressed by interactive screens, impressive projectors, interactive phone booths, virtual reality activities and wonderful games that will engage children and adults alike.
The price of the tour: from 22 euros per adult.
The Madrid Football Lovers Bundle:
An extremely affordable package, a comprehensive experience that offers an immersive journey into the world of football in the city of Madrid, by accessing two of the city's iconic football fortresses: the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, home of Real Madrid, and the Estadio-Wanda Metropolitano, home of Atlético Madrid.
The package includes an independent tour of both stadiums, allowing you to explore them at your own pace. In each stadium you will get access to key areas, such as the pitch, dressing rooms and press rooms. In addition, this package includes entry to the club's two museums, where you will learn about their history and view an extensive collection of trophies and memorabilia.
This is without a doubt the perfect and affordable package for any soccer fan who wants to explore Madrid's soccer culture in depth.
Ticket price: from 48 euros per adult.
Where is the stadium located and how to get there?
The Venda Metropolitano Stadium (Estadio Cívitas Metropolitano) is located in the east of the city of Madrid, in the San Blas-Canillejas district.
Stadium address: Av. de Luis Aragonés, 4, Madrid.
Getting to the stadium from downtown Madrid is very convenient thanks to the importance of the stadium and the convenient public transportation in the city.
The easiest and most convenient way to get to the stadium from around the city of Madrid is by taking metro line number 7 to the 'Estadio Metropolitano' station, which is right outside the stadium. This is the convenient option even on game days when the traffic to the stadium may be heavy.
There are also several bus lines that reach the stadium or near it, among them lines number 28, 38, 48, 140, 153, E2, N5.
You can also get to the stadium by car, but keep in mind that on game days the place may be congested and there may be a parking problem.
In conclusion, the city of Madrid is full of tourist attractions, starting with historic buildings, green parks, fascinating museums and bustling streets, all designed to reveal to visitors the city of Madrid at its peak. Those who want to add a special touch to their trip, and visit an authentic and special place, will not regret choosing the tour of the Atletico Madrid stadium, which will expose you to the city's magnificent football world, and take you on a historical and cultural journey in the heart of the beautiful city.
