Revealed: Real Madrid 'set to change their iconic stadium name for the first time in nearly 70 years' as Spanish giants prepare for re-brand
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Real Madrid are reportedly set to change the name of their iconic stadium. This year, the 15-time European champions completed a five-year renovation at the iconic stadium, costing around £860m which has seen the capacity rise to 85,000. The revamped stadium also features a 360-degree screen and retractable roof, as the club look to modernise their iconic structure.
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However, as part of their revamp, Madrid have also reportedly decided that they will change the name of the ground - moving away from the iconic 'Santiago Bernabeu'. Instead, according to Spanish outlet Marca, Madrid's ground will be known as 'The Bernabeu' - dropping 'Santiago'.
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It will come as a major shock to Madrid fans, who have become accustomed to the Santiago Bernabeu name since the club named it that back in 1955. Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu underwent a five-year renovation costing £860m. Now the Spanish giants are reportedly looking to rename the stadium to 'The Bernabeu'.
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Santiago Bernabeu was a former striker who played for Madrid between 1921 and 1926, after managing the club for one year, he served as president for over 34 years. There have been suggestions that the name change has come as a result of commercial reasons. There has been no official confirmation from the club.
It was reported in November that Madrid are facing a lawsuit for nearly £14million over a luxury hospitality area at the Santiago Bernabeu that is yet to open. While the majority of the renovation has been completed, a luxury Skybar at the stadium is still yet to open, six months after its expected completion date.
