In 2014, during the final in Lisbon, for the first time, Los Galacticos' stadium attracted fans, who for various reasons could not be in Portugal, to cheer together. This year, history will repeat again, although it was not so guaranteed.

For sixth time

Los Blancos authorities opened Estadio Santiago Bernabéu to fan cheering for the first time ahead of the highly awaited La Decima. The fans welcomed this decision with great excitement and crowded into the arena. Although the events were modified each time, the fan fest was considered the talisman of the Madrid club. The last five attempts to win the Champions League trophy have been successful.

During the Lisbon final at Estadio da Luz, fans were able to watch the incredible goal from a corner kick scored by Sergio Ramos on a black square cube placed in the middle of the pitch, with a live broadcast played on each side wall. This was not a very convenient solution, as for those cheering in the corners of the stadium, the range of vision allowed two screens to be viewed at the same time, which could translate into distraction. This practice was repeated in 2016 when San Siro hosted the finalists, and the fans did not disappoint that year either. After penalty wins over local rival Atletico, fans prepared a game of lights using their smartphones.

Ahead of the final at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Real's authorities decided to change the main stage. The angular cube was replaced by a white circle on whose edges eight screens were mounted. This provided a wider viewing angle for those fans who were in the corners, where visibility had previously been difficult.

By the number of finals played by Los Blancos at the time, Real were gaining experience in setting up the infrastructure, and the pre-match scene at Olympic Stadium in Kiev did not change, but was slightly improved. A stage was placed at the top of the white circle, where Cristiano Ronaldo spoke for the last time in a Los Blancos shirt after winning 13th title.

In 2022, the cube returned to the pitch, but in a more advanced version. Ahead of the final at Stade de France, Real decided to set up a large block rimmed with huge LED screens. The idea was that this would eliminate blind spots so that the match would be clearly visible from every point in the stands. What will they come up with in Madrid in 2024?

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Evening different from previous ones

Nothing has been confirmed yet at this point, but we can guess what June 1 fans will see at the stadium. What is known for sure is that the evening at the new Estadio Santiago Bernabéu will be very different to the last. Details are being worked out about the huge screens that will stand in the middle of the pitch.

In addition, it should not be forgotten that there is the possibility of using the newly installed 360° screen, or rolling up the pitch and replacing it by another surface. The closed roof will also provide special acoustics, which have already been tested on big nights this season, such as the return semi-final match against Bayern Munich.

What is known, however, is what the ticket price will be for entry to the arena for organised cheering. Club members will be able to enter for free. For fans with various passes, the price will be low - €10. For the rest of the fans, tickets will be available at a price of €15 with a limit of two per person, which will be available online as well as at relevant points around the stadium.

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Uncertainty until last moment

Real Madrid will have to work under a lot of time pressure. Two more days before the CL final, Taylor Swift will be performing at Bernabeu with her double concert. Ultimately, efforts will be made to ensure that Madrid fans can watch the most important match of the year in their home arena. In addition, the club is already preparing for the party, which will take place the day after with Los Blancos players.

There were doubts, as it takes several days to assemble and remove. As a result, it was uncertain whether there would be enough time to prepare the pitch in less than 48 hours. The workmen will have a day and a half to replace the stage, a full night May 30 and a full day May 31. Will Real's talisman work in their favour for the sixth time?

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