Estadio Metropolitano
Friday, May 3, 2019
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Estadio Metropolitano
• The newly-reconstructed stadium replaced the Vicente Calderón as home of three-time UEFA Europa League winners Atlético Madrid.
• It is named in honour of the original Estadio Metropolitano – Atlético's home until 1966.
• It opened to the public on 16 September 2017 when Atlético faced Málaga in the Liga; Antoine Griezmann scored the stadium's first goal in a 1-0 home win.
• Located on the Avenida Luis Aragonés (named in honour of Spain's UEFA EURO 2008-winning coach), it has a capacity of around 68,000.
• Built with environmental concerns in mind, the stadium's LED lighting and solar panels reduce energy consumption, while recycled rainwater irrigates the pitch.
• Located in the north-east of Madrid, it is easily reached on subway line seven (staion: Estadio Metropolitano).