Estadio Municipal de Linarejos, Football stadium in Linares, Spain.
The Estadio Municipal de Linarejos is a football stadium in Linares with a natural grass field measuring 106.5 by 70.5 meters set within a large sports complex. The grounds also feature tennis courts, basketball facilities, and an indoor football hall.
The stadium opened in August 1956 with a match between Real Jaén CF and Valencia CF, two teams from Spain's top division. The playing surface was upgraded from dirt to natural grass in 1958, a significant improvement for the facility.
The stadium serves as the home of Linares Deportivo and draws fans who gather here to share their passion for football. It plays an important role in the town's everyday life and hosts various sporting events throughout the year.
The stadium is located on Avenida 1º de Mayo and accommodates around 10,000 spectators in different seating areas. Access to the grounds is well signposted, and the additional sports facilities are easily reached from the main stadium.
The stadium was originally home to Linares CF, the city's original football club, before it went through changes over the decades. This early chapter of local football history is closely tied to the physical development of the facility itself.
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