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Wild about Madrid Football

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Madrid passion besides flamenco and bullfight extends to soccer. In fact soccer heroes are hailed by their fans as if they are the God from Olympus themselves. Soccer heroes’ pictures are always plastered over the front page as they are sensational like the country’s leaders.

There are three sensational soccer teams in Madrid with their own specific practice field.

  • Real Madrid- This indeed the most sensational football team in Madrid. They are hailed as the best among other teams by FIFA. They are presently playing at Santiago Bernabeu stadium located in Calle Conch Espina. Trophies won by the team are displayed in a room called Sala de Tropheos. The stadium itself can hold approximately more than 70,000 seated spectators.
  • Atletico de Madrid- As they say there can never be red team as the Atletico de Madrid. Ed for passion for perfection. This team is sporting a red uniform, a trademark. The team’s stadium is located at the Paseo Virgen del Puerto called Vicente Calderon. The stadium can hold more than 50,000 seated spectators.
  • Rayo Vallecano- Though more in a low profile. This team is climbing the popularity ladder fast with good games for their fans. The teeam practice their moves in Teresa Rivero stadium in Cale Payaso Fofo.the stadium can hold more than 15,000 seated spectators.

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