Visiting Mestalla Stadium
Mestalla Stadium is the oldest stadium built in Spain. Located in the heart of Valencia, it was constructed in 1923 for the needs of the newly formed local soccer club, the Valencia Club de Fútbol or Valencia CF, which now ranks as the fifth most decorated club in the country. Initially, the stadium had a capacity of 17,000, but it was quickly expanded to 45,000. Today, it holds 53,000 spectators. The sports complex gets its name from an irrigation canal that runs beneath the structure, known as the Mestalla.
A stadium built for the champions of Valencia CF
Before heading inside, look up at the facade of Mestalla Stadium to see two bat-shaped crests. As the emblem of Valencia and its soccer club, the bat is celebrated throughout the city. Legend has it that the creature helped ensure the victory of Spanish troops over the Moors during the Reconquista. Mestalla Stadium is the iconic home of the Che club, a nickname derived from an interjection frequently used in Valencia and the surrounding region to express annoyance or emphasize a point.
Valencia CF has seen legendary international players on its roster, including David Villa, Gaizka Mendieta, and Mario Alberto Kempes. In total, the club has won the Spain league title six times and four European trophies. During the early 2000s, the soccer club from Valencia also reached the final of the UEFA Champions League twice.
What to see at Mestalla Stadium
The guided tour includes a route through the pitch, the press room, the locker rooms, and the player tunnel, as well as a visit to the Museum of Records, which houses trophies and gear from the greatest players in Valencia CF history.
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A huge stadium that shines with the history of the club, two Champions League finals, winner of the UEFA Cup, 6 time champion of Spain, 8 time winner of the Spanish Cup