Estádio do Arruda, Football stadium in Recife, Brazil
Estádio do Arruda is a football stadium in Recife with a grass pitch and concrete stands that accommodate around 60,000 spectators. The venue serves as the home ground for Santa Cruz Futebol Clube and hosts various events beyond football matches.
The stadium opened in 1972 when Santa Cruz defeated an amateur Brazilian national team 1-0 in the inaugural match. Since its opening, it has remained a major football venue in Recife.
The stadium is named after José do Rego Maciel, a former Recife mayor who donated the land for construction in the 1950s. It has become deeply rooted in the city's football culture and the identity of Santa Cruz fans.
The stadium is located on Avenida Beberibe and has multiple entrance gates for smooth crowd flow during events. Arriving early is recommended for major matches to avoid congestion and long queues.
The venue once hosted a Brazil versus Argentina match that drew over 90,000 spectators, the highest attendance in its history. Such large international fixtures have left lasting impressions on the stadium's story.
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