Soccer

Fútbol is Spain's number-one sport, and Madrid has four teams: Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Rayo Vallecano, and Getafe. The two major teams are Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. For tickets, book online or call a week in advance to reserve and pick them up at the stadium—or, if the match isn't sold out, stand in line at the stadium of your choice.

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Home to Real Madrid, this stadium seats 85,400 and offers daytime tours of the facilities. A controversial $590 million renovation was approved by the city council in May 2019 and will take approximately 3½ years to complete; tour and game schedules may be affected, so check the website for updates. Paseo de la Castellana 140, Chamartín, Madrid, Madrid, 28046. 91/398--4300; www.realmadrid.es.