Campo de Altabix, Football stadium in Elche, Spain.
Campo de Altabix was a football stadium in Elche with a natural grass pitch measuring 105 by 65 meters that served as the home of Elche CF from 1926 to 1976. The venue held around 15,000 spectators and was the fourth home ground in the club's early history.
The stadium opened on October 17, 1926, with a friendly match between Elche CF and Levante Football Club that ended in a 2-2 draw. Over the following decades, the venue became a significant location for football in the region until it closed in 1976.
The close arrangement of stands to the pitch created direct interaction between players and spectators during matches. This proximity made every game feel like a shared experience rather than a distant spectacle.
The stadium was located within Elche and was accessible on foot or by public transport. Since the venue is no longer in operation, visitors can view the location from outside or explore the local football heritage of the area.
Real Madrid struggled at this venue, winning only five of fifteen matches, including a six-year winless streak from 1963 to 1969. This poor record by such a dominant team shows how much the home advantage and stadium conditions could affect the outcome.
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