Broke ground 1939 | Surface Grass Capacity 34,600 | |
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Full name Estadio Municipal de Riazor Field size 105 m × 68 m (344 ft × 223 ft) Address Rúa Manuel Murguía, S/N, 15011 A Coruña, Spain Similar Balaídos, Tower of Hercules, Estadio Benito Villamarín, Mestalla Stadium, Aquarium Finisterrae | ||
Estadio riazor
Estadio Municipal de Riazor [esˈtaðjo muniθiˈpal de ri.aˈθoɾ] is a multi-purpose stadium in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain. The stadium is the home ground of Deportivo de La Coruña, and accommodates a total of 34,600 spectators.
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History
Although the stadium has hosted home games for Deportivo since its establishment in 1906, it wasn't until 1944 that essential facilities such as stands and changing rooms were installed. That year, the stadium was officially adopted as Deportivo's ground. The opening game was against Valencia CF on 28 October 1944, which saw Depor lose 3-2.
The stadium was renovated in time to host three games during the 1982 FIFA World Cup finals. Also, this asset made Riazor favorable for a Copa del Rey final between Real Madrid and RCD Espanyol in 1947, which saw the capital's side claim their ninth cup title.
1982 FIFA World Cup
The stadium was one of the venues of the 1982 FIFA World Cup, and held the following matches: