The Football Fans Guide To Madrid

Download or read book The Football Fan's Guide to Madrid written by Dermot Corrigan and published by BackPage Press. This book was released on 2023-03-01 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Madrid is the football capital of the world – and this is the essential guide for every fan heading there in search of an authentic futbolero experience. Do you have your eye on a trip to Real Madrid’s iconic Santiago Bernabeu to cheer on stars like Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior and Luka Modric? Or will you take in a game at Atletico Madrid’s boisterous Metropolitano, where legendary manager Diego Simeone whips the crowd – and his team – into a frenzy? Maybe you’d rather stand up with Rayo Vallecano’s Bukaneros Ultras or sit alongside the locals at Leganes’ Butarque or Getafe’s Coliseum. Or are you following your own team to the Spanish capital in UEFA competition? The Football Fan’s Guide to Madrid covers every last detail - How to get a ticket - Great places to eat and drink pre- and post-match (including Simeone’s preferred steakhouse and Thibaut Courtois’ favourite nightclub!) - A list of city-centre bars which show LaLiga and Premier League games - Best hotels for lovers of the beautiful game - A football-themed walking tour - How to play a pick-up game of six-a-side with locals - Shopping tips, including where to buy the best football gear in the city