Santiago Bernabéu

Join me as I discuss and rate my experience of visiting the Santiago Bernabeu in 2022 for the match of Real Madrid vs Celtic in the Champions League 

Cost- 4/5

The match ticket was priced at £48 which is in my opinion good value to watch a match at a stadium as rich in history as the Santiago Bernabeu as well as seeing the reigning champions league winners. The only negative which reduces the score slightly is that the view from the away end isn’t the best due to it being so high up which is probably reflected in the ticket price.

Facilities- 4.5/5

The Santiago Bernabeu is colossal, boasting a capacity of 81,000 seats making it the third biggest football stadium in Europe. The facilities are top notch featuring advanced facilities including a retractable roof, modern seating, expanded VIP areas, high-tech audiovisual systems, and an enhanced museum. However when I visited, the Bernabeu was undergoing construction works which meant some seats weren’t allowed to be occupied which is the only thing keeping it from a 5/5 score. 

Atmosphere- 3/5

The atmosphere of the match was very good, however it wasn’t exceptional which might’ve been due to the seat closures from the construction works or the home fans might’ve not been up for it as much as if it was a top European opposition they were facing. The game went a bit flat as Madrid lead 2-0 in the opening 20 mins which also impacted the atmosphere but credit must also be given to the Celtic fans who were sticking by their team right until the end despite a poor result and performance.

Quality of Match- 3.5/5

The quality on show from the Real Madrid team was frightening with Kroos and Modric dominating the midfield whilst Vini Jr and Rodrygo looked dangerous going forward every time they got the ball. This lead to a 5-1 win for Madrid with Celtic’s goal coming from a stunning Jota free kick.

Total Score- 15/20