Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas, Football stadium in Puente de Vallecas district, Madrid, Spain
Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas is a football stadium in the Puente de Vallecas district of Madrid with concrete stands arranged around the playing surface. The venue holds around 14,700 spectators and houses additional sports facilities below ground level, including a boxing gymnasium and spaces for the local chess federation.
Construction of the ground began in 1972 and it opened in 1976, replacing an earlier venue that served a local team from 1930 to 1932. The new facility marked a turning point for the area, offering modern infrastructure to meet growing demand for sporting events.
The ground serves as a gathering place where neighbors come together to support their local teams and watch competitions unfold. Over the years, it has become a social hub where people from the area share their passion for sport and community connection.
The ground is easily accessible by public transport, with the Portazgo metro station nearby and several bus routes serving the district. Visitors should note that the area becomes busy during major events, so arriving early is advisable to avoid crowds.
Before the current stadium was built, an earlier structure on this site served as a detention facility for prisoners during the Spanish Civil War. This dark chapter from the past is now largely hidden from view, but it remains part of the ground's historical narrative.
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