Lots of English people heading to Spain is pretty normal this time of year but this weekend will see it reach another level.Around 32,000 Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool fans with tickets are set to head to Madrid for the Champions League final, while thousands of others are off to get the party going ahead of the game and you can hear it all live on talkSPORT.
Getty5Ridiculous journey to Madrid sorted. Thurs: to BordeauxThurs: to San SebastianFri: to MadridSat: Sun: or Mon: to GenoaMon: to London #THFC #UCLfinal— Jay Jaffa (@jayjaffa) May 28, 2019So, what do those heading to Madrid need to know about the city ahead of the biggest game of the season?talkSPORT.com have produced a handy guide for those Tottenham and Liverpool fans on their way…
Factfile
- Madrid is the third largest city in the European Union by population (behind only London and Berlin) with 3,223,334 inhabitants.
- Its the third largest by area (behind only London and Paris) covering 233.3squaremiles.
- It also has the (yes, you guessed it) third largest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) but is tenth on Monocles list of most liveable cities in the world.
- Madrid is also the home of the government and of the monarchy, from where King Felipe VI rules.
How to get to the Wanda Metropoitano
If you didnt already know, Atletico Madrids new stadium is actually on the outskirts of the city, although quite near the airport.
Google Maps5Weather
Thanks to chaos theory, you can never quite predict the weather but the current forecast for the weekend is looking pretty hot, as you can see from the BBCs calculations below.
bbc.com5Food
If you fancy some traditional Spanish dishes, why not head to Restaurante Nuevo Horno de Santa Teresa, which is highly-rated on Trip Advisor.Meanwhile, if youre on the go the Bocadillos Oink should give you the perfect Iberian ham sandwich to take away.View this post on Instagram Life's too short to spend it trying to keep others happy #BocadillosOink #EnjoyWithOink #Madrid #spain #bocadillos #bocadillosgourmet #foodporn #foodie #moments #turismo #travel #travelphotography #takeaway #open24hours #foodpics #foodlover #foodphotography #travelphotography #foodinspiration #fooddiary #comerenmadrid #madridmola #madridmemata #madridmeencantaA post shared by Bocadillos Oink (@bocadillosoink) onIf youre looking for food to try, why not gobble up some ‘huevos rotos’ (eggs on fried potato), or if youre feeling adventurous go for ‘oreja a la plancha’ (pan-seared pig ear).Those of you with sweeter palates, though, can chow down on ‘churros con chocolate’.
View this post on Instagram LOS HUEVOS, LOS TENEMOS MUY BIEN PUESTOS Cmo mejorar nutricionalmente los huevos rotos sin renunciar al sabor? Los huevos, a la plancha Las patatas y el boniato, al horno El jamn, ibrico sin aditivos Disfruta de todo el sabor de este plato, sin remordimientos! #comesinremordimientos #huevosrotos #healthyfoodporn #healthyfood #comesanoA post shared by Naked&Sated (@nakedandsated) on
Drink
“Una cerveza, por favour!”Beer is likely to be the order of the day in Madrid. Over there youre likely to be after either a pinta basically a pint – while if youre not up for that you can have a caa a small 200ml glass.Fancy a bit of wine? Ask for a vino tinto (red) or vino blanco (white) and forget the stereotypes, not everyone is slurping down sangria in Spain – your best bet for a sweet tipple is the tinto de verano, which is along the lines of red wine and lemonade.
Getty Images5What to see
For the culture vultures out there who want to explore the delights of Madrid, there are plenty of things to do.If you have the time to peruse a museum head to Museo del Prado to witness one of the finest collections of art in Europe.Completing the Golden Triangle of art museums are the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofa.View this post on Instagram Maana sbado la entrada al Museo ser gratuita para celebrar el Premio Princesa de Asturias de Comunicacin y Humanidades 2019 que hemos recibido. Os esperamos! (Imagen de la Sala 12) #museodelprado #premioprincesadeasturiasA post shared by Museo Nacional del Prado (@museoprado) onElsewhere, Liverpool fans may fancy boning up on Egyptian kings at the National Archaeological Museum.Fancy a lazy day in the sun? Head to El Retiro Park which is full of stunning sculptures, elegant architecture, and rolling lawns nearly as good the Wanda Metropolitano pitch.You can even witness Madrids oldest tree – leave your Fernando Llorente jokes here – which was reportedly planted in 1633.
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Apps
Citymapper is an absolute must, as those who use it in London will attest, while Trip Advisor is also handy in general to seek out food and drink.Madrid Metro Map and Routes should ensure travel isnt too much of a hassle, and Guides by Lonely Planet is a perfect pick for those looking to see a little bit more than Jordan Henderson lifting Ol Big Ears.Other information
Around the ground there will be a number of fan events throughout the days before.If you’re taking a bag you’re only permitted a small backpack up to a maximum size of 25x25x25cm. Larger bags will have to be stored outside the venue in designated depots.Flares, fireworks, alcohol, cans, glass, bottle tops or containers over 1/2 litre are not allowed in the stadium. Soft drinks and food are available inside the stadium.Flags are limited to 3m x 2m in size and only those with plastic poles are allowed. Flags larger than this must be flame retardant and a fire certificate must be provided. Flags with twin-poles are not allowed.
Getty Images5Emergency contacts
Spanish emergency services can be reached by dialling 112.Should you need the British Consulate address, you can find it below:British Consulate-General MadridTorre EspacioPaseo de la Castellana 259D28046, MadridSpainSo, go and enjoy yourselves in sunny Spain and may the best team win but if you aren’t there then you can listen to live commentary of the Champions League final on talkSPORT, kick-off 8pm.
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