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Madrid

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

Madrid is a modern, vibrant city that enthrals everyone who visits its many attractions. It is situated in the heart of the Iberian Peninsula and has been the capital of Spain since 1562. Located at some 700 metres above sea level, it is the highest capital in Europe with a population of three million.

The matches (including the final) in Madrid will be staged in the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and the Vicente Calderón Stadium.

Vicente Calderón Stadium

Both arenas were used for the 1982 FIFA World Cup in Spain and have seen international action on many occasions. The Vicente Calderón was built in 1967 and refurbished in 1998 with a capacity of 56,000. The stadium is owned by Atlético de Madrid Club and is situated beside the Manzanares River.

The Santiago Bernabéu Stadium was constructed in 1947 and renovated in 1999. It accommodates 78,000 spectators. The magnificent building was the scene of the 1982 FIFA World Cup final between Italy and Germany and is located near the Paseo de la Castellana, one of Madrid's most splendid avenues.

La Coruña

Riazor Stadium

La Coruña, with more than 230,000 inhabitants, is one of Europe's main ports. Every year, the city welcomes visitors who arrive by sea, road or air to wander around the city and marvel at the oldest lighthouse in the world.

Riazor Stadium, home to Deportivo La Coruña, Spanish champions in the 1999/2000 season, was built in 1934 and refurbished in 1998. Some 40,000 fans can be accommodated in this football arena, which is situated near Riazor beach.

In 1982, La Coruña also hosted three World Cup matches.