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Estadio Riazor

Riazor
Estadio de Riazor.A Corunha.Galiza.jpg
Full name Estadio Municipal de Riazor
Coordinates 43°22′07″N 8°25′03″W / 43.368714°N 8.417516°W / 43.368714; -8.417516 (Estadio Municipal de Riazor)
Owner Municipality of A Coruña
Operator Deportivo de La Coruña
Capacity 34,600
Field size 105 m × 68 m (344 ft × 223 ft)
Surface Grass
Construction
Broke ground 1939
Built 1940
Opened 28 October 1944
Renovated 1982, 1995–1998
Architect Santiago Rey Pedreira
Project manager José Martín Alonso
Structural engineer José Martín Alonso
Tenants
Deportivo de La Coruña (1944–present)
1982 FIFA World Cup

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.

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.

The stadium was one of the venues of the 1982 FIFA World Cup, and held the following matches:


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