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About us

The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is one of football’s most famous stadiums.

The stadium opened in its original Nuevo Chamartín form on 14 December 1947. Santiago Bernabéu’s vision was to build a stadium capable of accommodating the club’s rapidly expanding support.

In 1955, club members voted unanimously to rename the stadium Santiago Bernabéu. 

Over the decades, the stadium has undergone numerous transformations.

It has hosted:

  • European Cup finals
  • Champions League finals
  • Spanish Cup finals
  • FIFA World Cup matches
  • International matches
  • Major sporting events
  • The 2018 Copa Libertadores final

The stadium also underwent a major modernisation project designed to make it a year-round entertainment, sporting and commercial destination. 

More than a football stadium

Today, the Bernabéu is also home to the Tour Bernabéu, museum experiences, hospitality facilities, restaurants and the club’s flagship store. 

Our Legends:

Zinedine Zidane

Zidane first became a Real Madrid legend as a player before returning as one of the club’s most successful modern managers.

As a player, he scored one of the most famous goals in Champions League final history in 2002.

As manager, he guided Real Madrid to three consecutive Champions League titles.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo became Real Madrid’s all-time leading goalscorer and one of the most successful players ever to represent the club.

During his Madrid career, he won multiple Champions League titles, domestic trophies and individual awards.

His rivalry with Lionel Messi also became one of the defining storylines of 21st-century football.

Sergio Ramos

Sergio Ramos became one of Real Madrid’s most recognizable captains.

Known for his defensive aggression, leadership, aerial ability and important goals, Ramos became particularly famous for his performances in decisive Champions League matches.

Alfredo Di Stéfano

Alfredo Di Stéfano is widely regarded as one of the most influential players in Real Madrid history.

He was the central figure of the club’s first great European dynasty and helped Real Madrid establish itself as a continental superpower.

His intelligence, versatility, technical ability and goals made him one of football’s defining players.