Estadio de La Cartuja
Estadio La Cartuja (Spanish pronunciation: [esˈta.ðjo la kaɾˈtu.xa]), formerly Estadio Olímpico de Sevilla, officially known as Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla, is a multi-purpose stadium situated in the Isla de la Cartuja in Seville, Spain. It is used mostly for football and it is commonly referred to as simply 'La Cartuja'. It was completed in 1999 for the World Championships in Athletics. With a capacity of 57,619 seats, La Cartuja is the 5th-largest stadium in Spain and the 2nd-largest in Andalusia.[1] It was the venue for the 2003 UEFA Cup final between Celtic and Porto.
La Cartuja | |
| Full name | Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla |
|---|---|
| Location | Seville, Spain |
| Owner | Regional Government of Andalusia (40%) Spanish Government (25%) Seville City Council (19%) Provincial Deputation of Seville (13%) Real Betis (1.5%) Sevilla FC (1.5%) |
| Operator | Sociedad Estadio Olímpico de Sevilla S.A. |
| Capacity | 57,619 |
| Field size | 105 x 68 m |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Broke ground | 1997 |
| Opened | 5 May 1999 |
| Construction cost | €120 million |
| Architect | Antonio Cruz Villalón Antonio Ortiz García |
| Tenants | |
| Spain national football team (most matches) | |
History edit
The stadium was one of those included in the Seville bids for the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics. After the failure of the last bid, the stadium remained unused by either of Seville's major football teams as both Real Betis and Sevilla use their own stadia. However, both teams have expressed their intention to move temporarily while their respective home grounds are renovated.
The stadium is currently managed by the Sociedad Estadio Olímpico de Sevilla S.A., participated by the Regional Government of Andalusia (40% ownership), the Spanish Government (25%); Seville City Council (19%), Seville Congress of Deputies (13%) and the remaining 3% shared evenly between Seville's two football clubs: Real Betis and Sevilla FC.
The Spain national football team occasionally use the stadium for home games, last playing there in 2021. The stadium has previously hosted the final of the Copa del Rey. Real Betis's home game against Villarreal on 31 March 2007 also took place here following a temporary ban from the Manuel Ruiz de Lopera.
The Royal Spanish Tennis Federation has chosen it twice to host the Davis Cup final, in 2004 and 2011. On both occasions a temporary roof was installed on one side of the stadium, where the clay court was placed.[2]
On 5 February 2020, the stadium was chosen by the Royal Spanish Football Federation to host four Copa del Rey finals from 2020 to 2023.[3]
On 23 April 2021 it was announced that the stadium would replace San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao as a host stadium for UEFA Euro 2020, which was unable to fulfill its original hosting duties due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] During the tournament, and as part of the UEFA Festival, Seville was illuminated at night with a light show across the cityscape.[5]
It could host matches for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
International matches edit
| Date | Competition | Match | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 May 1999 | Friendly (inauguration) | Spain vs Croatia | 3–1 | |
| 17 November 1999 | Friendly | Spain vs Argentina | 0–2 | 41,000 |
| 15 November 2000 | Friendly | Spain vs Netherlands | 1–2 | 43,000 |
| 3 June 2012 | Friendly | Spain vs China | 1–0 | 48,000 |
| 17 November 2020 | UEFA Nations League | Spain vs Germany | 6–0 | 0[6] |
| 31 March 2021 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification | Spain vs Kosovo | 3–1 | 0[7] |
| 14 June 2021 | UEFA Euro 2020 Group E | Spain vs Sweden | 0–0 | 10,559[8] |
| 19 June 2021 | Spain vs Poland | 1–1 | 11,742[9] | |
| 23 June 2021 | Slovakia vs Spain | 0–5 | 11,204[10] | |
| 27 June 2021 | UEFA Euro 2020 Round of 16 | Belgium vs Portugal | 1–0 | 11,504[11] |
| 14 November 2021 | 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification | Spain vs Sweden | 1–0 | 51,844[12] |
| 12 October 2023 | UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying Group A | Spain vs Scotland | 2–0 | 45,623 |
2024 UEFA Women's Nations League Finals edit
The stadium was one of three selected to host the 2024 UEFA Women's Nations League Finals matches. It hosted 2 matches.
| Date | Team No. 1 | Result | Team No. 2 | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 February 2024 | Spain | 3–0 | Netherlands | Semi-finals |
| 28 February 2024 | Spain | 2–0 | France | Final |
Notable music events edit
On 9 October 1999, Mexican singer Luis Miguel performed a concert at the Stadium in front of 35,000 spectators during his Amarte Es Un Placer Tour.
On 16 September 2008, American entertainer Madonna played a concert in front of 47,712 spectators during her Sticky & Sweet Tour.
U2 performed at the stadium on 30 September 2010 during their U2 360° Tour, in front of a sold-out crowd of 76,159 people.
Depeche Mode were scheduled to perform at the stadium on 12 July 2009 as part of their Tour of the Universe, but the concert was cancelled due to singer Dave Gahan's leg injury.
Bruce Springsteen performed at the stadium on 13 May 2012 as part of his Wrecking Ball World Tour.
AC/DC performed here on 10 May 2016 as part of their Rock or Bust World Tour in front of 60,000 people.
Red Hot Chili Peppers opened their 2022 Global Stadium Tour at the stadium on 4 June 2022.[13]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ . Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2016.
- ^ "La Federación elige a Sevilla para la final de la Davis" (in Spanish). El País. from the original on 6 October 2011. Retrieved 7 October 2011.
- ^ "El Estadio de La Cartuja acogerá la final de la Copa del Rey" (in Spanish). Royal Spanish Football Federation. 5 February 2020. from the original on 5 February 2020. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
- ^ "Wembley given extra Uefa Euro 2020 tie". from the original on 23 April 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2021 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ^ UEFA.com (30 April 2021). "Event guide | Seville | The festival | UEFA EURO 2020". UEFA.com. from the original on 25 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Spain vs. Germany" (JSON). Union of European Football Associations. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- ^ "Spain vs. Kosovo" (JSON). Union of European Football Associations. 31 March 2021. Retrieved 1 April 2021.
- ^ "Full Time Summary – Spain v Sweden" (PDF). UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 14 June 2021. (PDF) from the original on 16 June 2021. Retrieved 14 June 2021.
- ^ "Full Time Summary – Spain v Poland" (PDF). UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 19 June 2021. (PDF) from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
- ^ "Full Time Summary – Slovakia v Spain" (PDF). UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 23 June 2021. (PDF) from the original on 14 June 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021.
- ^ "Full Time Summary – Belgium v Portugal" (PDF). UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations. 27 June 2021. (PDF) from the original on 27 June 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2021.
- ^ "Spain vs. Sweden". Union of European Football Associations. 14 November 2021. from the original on 19 November 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- ^ "2022 GLOBAL STADIUM TOUR UPCOMING DATES". redhotchilipeppers.com. from the original on 14 October 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2021.
External links edit
- Official website
- Spanish football stadiums
- Photos of the Estadio Olimpico Football Temples of the World
- Estadios de Espana