Re: Madrid away tickets
Cheers for posting this.
Good advice about the metro stops and the alcoholic content of the beer!
allan harper said:In Madrid away fans tend to be welcomed with open arms by bar owners be they Irish or Spanish bars. Singing loudly however in large groups isn't that well understood in the Spanish bars. The supporter coming to Madrid should be aware that the Irish bars in Madrid are some of the most expensive where prices start at €4,50 a pint. If you enjoy talking football then Spanish fans tend to be very well informed on the football happenings around the world and will gladly share a beer or two "talking football".
Away fans visiting Real Madrid
Away supporters area:
At Real Madrid away fans are allocated the 4th tier in the North East corner of the ground accessed via Torre D (or tower D). From which the view is best described as "birds eye". You'll be able to see all the action as the pitch view is unobstructed but the detail of a hard tackle or a penalty decision will escape you.
From the front of the 4th tier and extending upwards to the roof there is a mesh net to stop objects being thrown on the pitch or Real Madrid fans below. The area includes toilets and one snack bar that gets rammed! Note that the "beer" served inside the ground is alcohol free!
Getting to the stadium:
Whilst Real Madrids stadium has its own Metro stop we recommend that visiting supporters continue onwards to the stop at Metro Cuzco. From here its a short downhill walk to the Northern end of the stadium.
Pre match:
To the North of the stadium and between Metro Cuzco and the away enterance the zone is full of bars that cater to football supporters of both teams. The Southern side is a real "no go area" as the local neanderthals tend to congregate in the bars and street in this area. If you see a Burger King you're in the wrong place.
The strrets around the stadium are full of merchandising stalls and refreshment stands but they do not sell alcohol.
Tickets:
Going in the "Home end" at the Santiago Bernabeu is simple for European group stage games as they rarely sell out. See the article on Real Madrid tickets for how to purchase the tickets direct from Real Madrid. if you're forced to go the tout route then the day before and from midday on the matchday touts congregate at the southern end of the stadium next to the ticket booths.
Cheers for posting this.
Good advice about the metro stops and the alcoholic content of the beer!