The enduring Estadio Santiago Bernabeu isn’t any extra. Actual Madrid have determined to change the title of the bottom they’ve known as house since 1947.
Based on Marca, Actual Madrid should all intents and functions shortened the title to simply ‘Bernabeu’. The title of the stadium on social media, and in business phrases has been altered to not embody ‘Santiago’, together with the web site of the stadium itself. Initially denominated Estadio Nuevo Chamartin, the stadium then took on the title of the then President Santiago Bernabeu, who was a former participant and president for 35 years betwen 1943 and 1978. He’s additionally credited by beginning off their superb run of success within the late Nineteen Fifties and early Sixties that made the membership what they’re at present.
The Bernabeu, which was renovated and accomplished in 2024, has confronted no scarcity of issues, with authorized challenges impacting their plans to host concert events and likewise to construct an underground carpark linked to the stadium. Actual Madrid President Florentino Perez has described it as a money-making motor for the membership going ahead although. Subsequent yr it’s set to host Spain’s first NFL sport.