{"id":77019,"date":"2026-03-27T04:05:26","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T01:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tiktik-online.co.il\/guides\/madrid-football\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T13:35:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T10:35:38","slug":"madrid-football","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tiktik-online.co.il\/en\/guides\/madrid-football\/","title":{"rendered":"Madrid guide for football fans \u2014 Real Madrid, Atl\u00e9tico Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Madrid is the capital of Spanish football, a city where the two biggest clubs in Spain \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktik-online.co.il\/en\/product_teams\/%d7%a8%d7%99%d7%90%d7%9c-%d7%9e%d7%93%d7%a8%d7%99%d7%93\/\">Real Madrid<\/a> and Atl\u00e9tico Madrid \u2014 live side by side.<\/strong> A 4.5-hour flight from Ben Gurion, a fantastic city for tourism, and stadiums that are among the most beautiful in the world \u2014 Madrid is a must-visit destination for every football fan.<\/p>\n<h1>Madrid's two stadiums<\/h1>\n<h3>Santiago Bernab\u00e9u \u2014 Real Madrid (81,044 seats)<\/h3>\n<p>The Bernab\u00e9u after the renovation (2023) is one of the most spectacular stadiums in the world. A retractable roof, a giant LED screen, 81,044 seats, and a feeling that you're inside a spaceship. It's located in the Chamart\u00edn neighborhood in north Madrid, right next to the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u metro station (line 10). <a href=\"\/en\/product_teams\/%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%90%D7%9C-%D7%9E%D7%93%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%93\/\">Real Madrid tickets &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<strong>Stadium tour:<\/strong> The Real Madrid Museum and Stadium Tour runs almost every day (26 euros for adults). The tour includes the VIP stairs, the dressing room, and the entrance tunnel. On matchday \u2014 no tours.\n<\/div>\n<h3>Metropolitano \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktik-online.co.il\/en\/product_teams\/%d7%90%d7%aa%d7%9c%d7%98%d7%99%d7%a7%d7%95-%d7%9e%d7%93%d7%a8%d7%99%d7%93\/\">Atl\u00e9tico Madrid<\/a> (70,460 seats)<\/h3>\n<p>The Wanda Metropolitano (Estadio Metropolitano) opened in 2017 and can hold 70,460 people. It's located in northeast Madrid, in the San Blas neighborhood, and is accessible via metro line 7 (Estadio Metropolitano station). The stadium is one of the most beautiful in the world \u2014 a specialized roof, amazing acoustics, and a colchonero atmosphere. <a href=\"\/en\/product_teams\/%D7%90%D7%AA%D7%9C%D7%98%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%95-%D7%9E%D7%93%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%93\/\">Atl\u00e9tico Madrid tickets &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<strong>Distance between the stadiums:<\/strong> About 11 kilometers apart (about 25 minutes by metro). Seeing them in one weekend? Absolutely possible \u2014 if the fixtures line up.\n<\/div>\n<h2>Tickets and atmosphere<\/h2>\n<p>The Bernab\u00e9u is one of the hardest stadiums in the world to get tickets for \u2014 Real Madrid sell mostly to members and season-ticket holders. TikTik offers guaranteed tickets to both the Bernab\u00e9u and the Metropolitano.<\/p>\n<h2>Flights from Israel to Madrid<\/h2>\n<p>The flight time from Ben Gurion to Madrid (MAD) is <strong>about 4.5 hours<\/strong>. Airlines operating the TLV-MAD route:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>El Al:<\/strong> Direct flights several times a week<\/li>\n<li><strong>Iberia:<\/strong> A Spanish airline, mostly direct<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vueling:<\/strong> Direct flights, competitive pricing<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ryanair:<\/strong> Sometimes via Getafe (LEMD) \u2014 Madrid's secondary airport<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<strong>The airport:<\/strong> Adolfo Su\u00e1rez Madrid\u2013Barajas (MAD) is the main airport. Central Madrid is accessible via Cercan\u00edas (suburban train) in about 25 minutes, or via metro line 8 in about 30 minutes (4 euros).\n<\/div>\n<h2>Recommended neighborhoods to stay in<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sol \/ Gran Via:<\/strong> The historic center, everything accessible on foot. Hotel price: 80-150 euros a night.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Malasana \/ Chueca:<\/strong> Trendy neighborhoods, lots of bars and restaurants, mid-range prices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salamanca:<\/strong> An upscale neighborhood, close to the Bernab\u00e9u (20-minute walk).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chamart\u00edn:<\/strong> Right next to the Bernab\u00e9u \u2014 convenient for Real matches, less touristy-central.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Public transport: El Metro de Madrid<\/h2>\n<p>Madrid's metro is one of the most efficient in Europe \u2014 13 lines, clean, fast, and cheap. A single ticket costs 1.50-2 euros. Day ticket: 8.40 euros for Zone A.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>To the Bernab\u00e9u:<\/strong> Line 10 (dark blue), Santiago Bernab\u00e9u station<\/li>\n<li><strong>To the Metropolitano:<\/strong> Line 7 (orange), Estadio Metropolitano station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<strong>Before the match:<\/strong> Arrive 90 minutes early. The plaza in front of the Bernab\u00e9u fills up with fans in white. On matchday there are signs from the station to the stadium.\n<\/div>\n<h2>Kosher food in Madrid<\/h2>\n<p>Madrid isn't a city with a large kosher concentration like London, but there are options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Comunidad Israelita de Madrid:<\/strong> On Calle Balmes \u2014 a community restaurant (recommended to arrange in advance).<\/li>\n<li><strong>BarKosher:<\/strong> On Calle del Pr\u00edncipe \u2014 one of the few kosher restaurants in central Madrid.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ready-made food:<\/strong> It's recommended to buy packaged kosher food from Israel for meals in your hotel room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"info-box\">\n<strong>Practical tip:<\/strong> Madrid is rich in seafood and vegetables \u2014 even without formal kashrut, it's easier to eat seafood and fish here. Always check badeatz.com before visiting any restaurant.\n<\/div>\n<h2>Weather in Madrid<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Summer (June-September):<\/strong> Intense heat, sometimes 40+ degrees in July-August. Not recommended.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Winter (December-February):<\/strong> Surprisingly cold, 0-8 degrees at night. Snow is rare but happens.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spring\/Autumn (March-May, September-November):<\/strong> The ideal time \u2014 15-22 degrees, sunny, pleasant.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>El Derbi Madrile\u00f1o: the great derby<\/h2>\n<p>Real Madrid against Atl\u00e9tico Madrid is one of the hottest derbies in the world. In a regular league season they meet twice \u2014 home and away. These matches sell out within seconds. TikTik tracks the fixture lists and offers derby tickets when they're available.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions \u2014 Madrid football guide<\/h2>\n<dl>\n<dt><strong>What's the distance between the Bernab\u00e9u and the Metropolitano?<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>About 11 kilometers apart, about 25 minutes by metro (with a line change at Nuevos Ministerios). The trip is easy and uncomplicated.<\/dd>\n<dt><strong>Can I see both clubs on one trip?<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>Yes, provided the fixtures line up. La Liga sometimes schedules both Madrid clubs' matches on the same weekend. Check the schedule 6-8 weeks ahead on LaLiga.com.<\/dd>\n<dt><strong>What's the best area to stay in?<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>Sol \/ Gran V\u00eda offers the best access to transport and attractions. If you're mainly going to the Bernab\u00e9u \u2014 Salamanca or Chamart\u00edn. For both together \u2014 Sol is the perfect compromise.<\/dd>\n<dt><strong>How do I get a tour of the Real Madrid stadium?<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>Book in advance on realmadrid.com. The tour costs 26 euros for adults and lasts about an hour. Metro station Santiago Bernab\u00e9u (line 10). Tours run almost every day unless there's a match.<\/dd>\n<dt><strong>What tapas should I try near the Bernab\u00e9u?<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>On Calle Padre Dami\u00e1n and in the Chamart\u00edn neighborhood there are dozens of tapas bars. Recommended dishes: patatas bravas, jam\u00f3n ib\u00e9rico, tortilla espa\u00f1ola, and croquetas. Average price per plate: 3-6 euros.<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><strong>See also:<\/strong> <a href=\"\/en\/sport-news\/\">Sports news<\/a> | <a href=\"\/en\/product_teams\/%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%90%D7%9C-%D7%9E%D7%93%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%93\/\">Real Madrid tickets<\/a> | <a href=\"\/en\/product_teams\/%D7%90%D7%AA%D7%9C%D7%98%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%95-%D7%9E%D7%93%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%93\/\">Atl\u00e9tico Madrid tickets<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A comprehensive guide for Israeli football fans arriving in Madrid: Santiago Bernab\u00e9u (81,044) and the Metropolitano (70,460). 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