Originally conceived as an athletics stadium in 1994, the venue underwent a complete metamorphosis by Cruz y Ortiz Arquitectos to become the fortress of Atlético de Madrid in September 2017. In 2019, it staged the UEFA Champions League Final between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, earning widespread praise for fan mobility and atmospheric resonance.
The Metropolitano’s standout feature is its lightweight tensioned roof: a double-spoke wheel structure covered with white PTFE membrane that spans over 83,000 square meters. The canopy acts as a giant acoustic resonator, concentrating fan chants onto the playing surface. Its dynamic exterior lighting system features 336 Philips LED floodlights capable of projecting 16 million colors.
With 70,460 covered seats, abundant open plazas, and the largest metro station in the capital immediately outside its doors, the Metropolitano is positioned to host group stage heavyweights, round of 16 matches, and a quarter-final fixture in 2030.