DATA: June 01 2019
PLACE: Madrid, Spain
One of the most anticipated sporting events of the year. All in one night. The Champions League Final is the final act of the football season. Twenty-two players in the field, ready to fight for the coveted trophy.
Born from the ashes of the old Champions Cup, the Champions League is the most prestigious football trophy of the Old Continent. For the spectators, it is the long awaited moment of the festivities or, so feared, of despair.
Seat of the Champions League Final 2019 will be the splendid Madrid. Impossible not to take advantage, and spend, one or more days, visiting this beautiful city. And for the evening, there’s no shortage of nightlife. If your favorite team has lost, you can console yourself in one of the many bars and restaurants in the lively districts of the capital.
Spotlight on the Wanda Metropolitano, the new Atletico Madrid stadium. It is a modern, comfortable complex, completely lit by LED lights. The capacity is of 68000 spectators.
PRACTICAL INFO
HOW TO GET
Madrid is easily accessible by plane from the main European destinations. Its Barajas international airport, located just 12 km from the city center, is the main airport in all of Spain.
The Champions League Final 2019 will be played at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. The sports complex is easily accessible by public transport. By metro, with the 7 line, you get off at the stop Estadio Metropolitano, just minutes from the stadium. The stops of the 5 Line Canillejas, is Arias Towerinstead, they are around 2 kilometers away.
By metro, the journey from the center takes about half an hour. The metro is active every day, from Monday to Sunday, from 06: 00 to 02: 00 at night. You can travel with a single ticket from 2.00 €, and with one or more days travel passes. More info from here.
In addition, numerous bus lines are located near the stadium. The closest to the stadium are 23, 38, 48, 140, 153, 286, 288, 289, E2, N5 and N6.
Public transport in Madrid is highly efficient, and we therefore advise against reaching the stadium by car. Who, however, wants to reach the metropolitan Wanda with his own car, must take the M-40, and exit at Arcentales.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL TIMETABLES AND TICKETS
The Champions League Final 2019, will take place on Saturday 01 June at 20: 45.
We recommend arriving a couple of hours in advance from the start time.
It is not recommended to arrive by car, due to the usual traffic jams and congested traffic.
Tickets, of course, vary depending on the sector. Obviously, close to the event, the lack of availability makes the price of the few coupons rise to the skies.
The advice is to move well in advance, buying tickets before knowing the names of the semi-finalists. You only have to bet that your favorite team will get to the end; just like that, you could save a lot of money.
WHAT TO DO
Whoever attends a Champions League final does so with only one aim: to support his favorite team. Despite this, a stop in the city should not be disdained. Do not limit yourself, if possible, to a simple “touch and go”.
The proximity to the metro will allow you to easily reach the center at the end of the game. From this link, what to do and see in the city.
WHERE TO SLEEP
You have to book in advance, to be able to find available rooms at the end of the Champions League Final. Our advice is to book a facility that provides free cancellation. In this case, you will avoid being forced to reluctantly stay. From this link, all the best facilities to stay in city.