Estadio Martínez Valero – stadium description

Raised in 1976 it instantly became the largest stadium in the province of Alicante. Only 6 years after opening it played host to the biggest football tournament - World Cup. Three group games of the 1982 event were played here with Belgium, Hungary and Salvador playing one another. It also had its share of fame nationwide. Spain played 5 international games here, 3 of which were official qualifying matches. In 2003 the ground hosted the famous Copa del Rey final.

The venue built along Juan Boix Matarredona's concept has 2-tiered stands in a football-specific mode, of which the lower tier accommodates 20,653 people, leaving 15,364 seats for the upper part. Steep stands make a lot better impression than the exterior which seems rather dull and neglected. Still underneath the 18-meter high construction there are pubs, restaurants and discos located, not mentioning the basic facilities like club offices and a souvenir shop.