La Rosaleda Stadium facts for kids
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| Full name | Estadio La Rosaleda |
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| Location | Málaga, Spain |
| Coordinates | 36°44′03″N 4°25′36″W / 36.7342°N 4.4266°W |
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| Operator | Málaga CF |
| Capacity | 30,044 |
| Field size | 105 m × 68 m (344 ft × 223 ft) |
| Surface | Grass |
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| Broke ground | 1936 |
| Opened | 15 September 1941 |
| Renovated | 1982, 2000, 2010 |
| Architect | Enrique Atencia Fernando Guerrero Strachan |
| Tenants | |
| Málaga CF (1941–present) Spain national football team (selected matches) |
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Estadio La Rosaleda is a famous football stadium in Málaga, a city in southern Spain. Its name means "The Rose Garden" in Spanish. This stadium is the home ground for Málaga CF, a football team that plays in Spain's Segunda División. It was also the home for the older team, Club Deportivo Málaga.
The stadium first opened on September 15, 1941. Before La Rosaleda, games were played at the Baños del Carmen arena. The first match at La Rosaleda happened on April 13, 1941, because the old arena had flooded. The official opening game was a friendly match between CD Málaga and Sevilla.
With space for 30,044 fans, La Rosaleda is one of the biggest stadiums in Spain. It is also the fourth largest in the region of Andalusia. Every year, it hosts the Costa del Sol Trophy Cup. This tournament is organized by Málaga Football Club and the city of Málaga.
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Exciting Events at La Rosaleda
La Rosaleda stadium has hosted many important events over the years. It's not just for local football games!
FIFA World Cup Matches
The stadium was one of the places where the 1982 FIFA World Cup games were played. It hosted three matches during this big international tournament. The Spain national football team has also played seven matches here.
International Tournaments
In 2009, the region of Andalusia hosted the Peace Cup, a football tournament. Málaga was chosen as a host city, and La Rosaleda held four matches. This included a semi-final game between Porto and Aston Villa.
In 2020, the stadium was also chosen to host the women's Copa de la Reina final. This is a major women's football competition in Spain. La Rosaleda was once considered as a host city for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
European Club Competitions
La Rosaleda hosted its first European club game in 1976. This was a European Cup match between Real Madrid and Club Brugge. Real Madrid had to play here because of rules from UEFA about their own stadium.
In 2002, Málaga CF played several matches in the UEFA Intertoto Cup here. They even won one of the finals! The team then continued to play in the UEFA Cup until they were eliminated in the quarter-finals.
Charity Football Games
La Rosaleda has also been a place for good causes.
- In November 2007, the "V Match Against Poverty" was held here. Famous players like Zidane and Ronaldo led teams to raise money.
- In March 2009, a charity match raised 24,000 euros for people affected by a tornado in Málaga.
- In June 2009, another benefit match helped raise money for a football school in the city.
Concerts and Music Shows
Besides sports, La Rosaleda has hosted many huge concerts. Famous artists have performed here for thousands of fans:
- George Michael performed for 62,000 people.
- Shakira had 59,000 spectators.
- Maná played for 55,000 fans.
- Alejandro Sanz attracted 56,000 people.
- RBD performed for 60,000 spectators.
Who Owns the Stadium?
The stadium is owned by three different groups. The city of Málaga, the Málaga Provincial Council, and the Government of Andalusia each own one-third of it. This happened after the old club, CD Málaga, had financial problems. The owners allow Málaga CF to use the stadium. They also organize other events, like concerts, at this venue.
Stadium Upgrades and Renovations
The stadium had a big renovation project that started in 2000 and finished in 2006. These upgrades made the stadium much more modern and safe.
- The seating capacity became 30,044, with all seats.
- New viewing areas were added.
- A closed-circuit television system was installed.
- Private boxes and press boxes were created.
- The stadium was updated to meet safety rules for football leagues.
The renovation project was led by architect José Segui Pérez.
Stadium Facilities
Inside the stadium, you can find the official Málaga CF store. There is also a medical center clinic. The club is also planning to create a museum about the stadium's history in the future.
1982 FIFA World Cup Matches
Here are the matches played at La Rosaleda during the 1982 FIFA World Cup:
| Date | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
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| 15 June 1982 |  Scotland |
5–2 |  New Zealand |
Group 6 (first round) | 36,000 |
| 19 June 1982 |  Soviet Union |
3–0 | 19,000 | ||
| 22 June 1982 | 2–2 | Scotland |
45,000 |
See also
In Spanish: Estadio La Rosaleda para niños
