Atletico madrid new stadium 2015
Atletico Madrid's new stadium is the Wanda Metropolitano, which was opened in 2017, not 2015. The stadium is located in the Metropolitano district of Madrid, Spain, and has a seating capacity of approximately 68,000 spectators.
The Wanda Metropolitano was built to replace Atletico Madrid's previous home, the Vicente Calderón Stadium, which was demolished in 2017. The new stadium was designed by the architectural firm Populous, and it features a unique design with a retractable roof and a large video scoreboard.
The Wanda Metropolitano hosted its first match on September 16, 2017, when Atletico Madrid played a friendly match against Real Madrid. The stadium has since hosted numerous high-profile matches, including Champions League and La Liga matches, as well as international friendlies.
Here are some key facts about the Wanda Metropolitano:
- Location: Metropolitano district, Madrid, Spain
- Capacity: Approximately 68,000 spectators
- Design: Retractable roof, large video scoreboard
- Construction: Completed in 2017
- Cost: Approximately €575 million
- Architect: Populous
- Owner: Atletico Madrid
- Main sponsor: Wanda Group