A Day for the History Books: Madrid Witnesses a New National Team Record

On Tuesday, 2 December, the Riyadh Air Metropolitano hosted a historic afternoon for the Spain women’s national team. The Madrid stadium became the venue with the highest attendance for a match involving the national side. 55,843 spectators filled the stands to watch the second leg of the UEFA Women’s Nations League final, where Spain faced Germany in the decisive clash for the title.

The atmosphere was electric hours before the referee blew the whistle to start the match. Families, fan clubs, and supporters from across the country turned the stadium surroundings red, once again demonstrating that this national team knows no limits.

With this new figure, the Riyadh Air Metropolitano surpasses the previous national record, set on 28 February 2024 during the final of the same tournament, held that year at La Cartuja. On that day, 32,657 people cheered from the stands as Spain defeated France to claim the inaugural UEFA Women’s Nations League title.

In short, a historic milestone that underscores the Spain women’s national team’s excellent form and highlights the growth of a fanbase that continues to expand.