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Estadio Chamartín was a multi-use stadium in Madrid, Spain. It was initially used as the stadium of Real Madrid matches before the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium opened in 1947. The stadium held 22,500 people[1] and was built in 1924.
Full name | Estadio Chamartín |
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Location | Madrid, Spain |
Coordinates | 40.4527°N 3.6868°W |
Owner | Real Madrid |
Operator | Real Madrid |
Capacity | 22,500 |
Construction | |
Opened | 17 May 1924 |
Closed | 1946 |
Demolished | 1946 |
Architect | José María Castell |
Tenants | |
Real Madrid CF (1924–1946) |
The stadium was inaugurated on 17 May 1924, with a 3–2 victory for Real Madrid against Newcastle United.[2]
The final official match at the stadium was played on 13 May 1946, with Real Madrid winning 2–0 against CD Alcoyano in the quarter-finals of the Spanish Cup.[3] Three days later, Real Madrid played the "closing" friendly against Málaga in which the visitors prevailed 5–4. Demolition works proceeded the day after.[4]
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