Atlético Madrid away day guide
Madrid, Spain
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Atlético Madrid have built themselves into a permanent Champions League side under Diego Simeone, and the Riyadh Air Metropolitano (formerly Wanda Metropolitano) is one of the most atmospheric grounds in Spain.
This guide covers how to get Atlético tickets, getting to the stadium from central Madrid, and where to stay for a weekend around an Atleti game.
Stadium information
- Capacity
- 70,460
- Opened
- 1994 (rebuilt 2017 as Atlético's home)
- Address
- Av. de Luis Aragonés, 4, 28022 Madrid
The south stand at the Metropolitano is one of the best in Spain. Atleti home support sings the full match — the antithesis of the Bernabéu vibe across town.
Nearby airports
Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez (MAD)
8 km / 15 min by taxi
Closer to the Metropolitano than to the Bernabéu.
Where to stay
Centro (Sol / Gran Vía)
Metro line 7 directly to Estadio Metropolitano — 25 minutes door-to-door.
Salamanca
Easy metro and good food; mid-priced hotels.
Near the stadium (San Blas)
Few hotels but Airbnb options exist; useful if you want to walk to the ground.
Tickets
Atlético sell single-match tickets through their official site. Demand spikes for the Madrid derby and Champions League knockouts but mid-week La Liga games are usually easy to get.
Travelling supporters should buy directly from Atleti or an accredited hospitality partner. Resale around the stadium is rare due to active policing.
Why visit the Metropolitano
Atlético is the people's club of Madrid. The fans bring colour, smoke (where permitted), and an aggression on the terraces that the Bernabéu doesn't match. Under Simeone, big home games — particularly in Europe — are some of the most emotionally charged nights in the sport.
The Metropolitano itself is modern and comfortable. The 2019 Champions League final was held here; it's a stadium built for atmosphere as much as comfort.
Matchday in east Madrid
Take metro line 7 to Estadio Metropolitano — the stop empties directly into the fan plaza outside the ground. Allow 30 minutes from Sol.
Pre-match food and drinks are limited at the ground itself, so eat in the centre or in Salamanca and travel together. After the game the metro is busy but quick.
FAQs
How do I get Atlético Madrid tickets?+
Use Atleti's official site or an accredited hospitality partner. Most games outside the derby are accessible.
What is the closest metro to the Metropolitano?+
Line 7 — the Estadio Metropolitano stop is directly outside the ground.
Where should I stay?+
Centro or Salamanca; both have direct metro to the ground.
Can I combine Atleti and Real Madrid?+
Often yes — both clubs play in Madrid and fixtures sometimes line up over the same weekend.
Is the Metropolitano tour open?+
Yes — the Territorio Atleti tour runs most days and includes the trophy room and dressing rooms.
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