Real Madrid Training City
Madrid, Spain
Populous, in association with Estudio Lamela, was appointed to do the masterplanning and architectural design of the Real Madrid Training City. The facilities were designed to accommodate both the prestigious Real Madrid F.C. and their youth team.
The site is made up of various outdoor training fields including two all weather full size soccer fields, with exclusive facilities for the first team, including a separate goal keeping field and other special outdoor training facilities. There is also a 20,000-seat stadium with an open bowl where the 2nd division team of Real Madrid play.
The indoor facilities include a major academy where the youth programme manages both the academy and sports education and training. The various indoor & outdoor facilities include a press room, media suites, physio area, indoor pool, jacuzzi, steam bar, and several functions rooms.