Madrid's clubs
Real Madrid play at the renovated Santiago Bernabéu on the Paseo de la Castellana, right in the city, with a metro station beneath the stadium. Atlético Madrid play at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in the east of the city. Getafe and Rayo Vallecano offer more affordable top-flight football in the Madrid area.
Barcelona's clubs
FC Barcelona play at Camp Nou, which is being redeveloped in stages, so capacity can be limited while work continues — always check the venue on the event page. Espanyol play at the RCDE Stadium in Cornellà de Llobregat, on the western edge of the city.
Kick-off times are confirmed late
La Liga often confirms match days and kick-off times only about two weeks ahead, and a fixture can move anywhere between Friday and Monday of its matchweek. Evening games commonly start at 21:00 local time. Keep your plans flexible across the whole weekend.
Combining Madrid and Barcelona
High-speed trains link Madrid and Barcelona in around two and a half to three hours, city centre to city centre, which makes a two-city football trip easy. Spain is 8 hours behind Korea in winter and 7 hours behind in summer.
Spanish stadium rules
Spanish stadiums do not sell alcohol, so fans gather in nearby bars before the game. Security checks are thorough, and large bags are usually refused. Atmospheres are relaxed and family-friendly in most sections, but stick to the section printed on your ticket.