Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero

Manuel Martínez Valero
Former names Nuevo Estadio del Elche CF
(1976–1988)
Location Elche, Spain
Coordinates 38°16′01″N 0°39′48″W / 38.26694°N 0.66333°W / 38.26694; -0.66333Coordinates: 38°16′01″N 0°39′48″W / 38.26694°N 0.66333°W / 38.26694; -0.66333
Owner Elche CF
Operator Elche CF
Capacity 33,732[1]
Field size 108 metres (118 yd) x 70 metres (77 yd)
Construction
Opened September 8, 1976
Architect Juan Boix Matarredona
Tenants
Elche CF (1976-present)
Spain national football team (selected matches)

The Estadio Martínez Valero is a stadium located in the Spanish city of Elche in the province of Alicante, Valencian Community. It is the home stadium of Elche CF, a team that is currently playing in La Liga Segunda División. Its name pays tribute to the late president of the club, Manuel Martínez Valero. It hosted the largest rout in the finals of a World Cup and hosted the final of the Copa del Rey in 2003. The Spanish football team has played several friendly matches and competitive qualifiers there.

History

The Martínez Valero Stadium was inaugurated on 8 September 1976, replacing the former Campo de Altabix, which was constructed in 1923. It was designed by the architect Juan Boix Matarredona, and is currently the largest sports arena in the province of Alicante. The inaugural match was Elche CF v. the Mexico National Team, which ended in a 3-3 tie. Elche CF's goals were scored by Finarolli, Orellana and Gomez Voglino. It was one of 17 stadiums where matches took place in the 1982 FIFA World Cup. On June 15, 1982, it was the venue as Hungary achieved a record winning margin in World Cup history, beating El Salvador 10-1 before a crowd of 23,000. In addition, the Martinez Valero Stadium hosted the final of the Copa del Rey for the 2002-03 season. It is listed by UEFA as an Elite Stadium - Four Stars.

International matches

Spain national team matches

DateOpponentScoreCompetition
19 February 1986 Belgium3–0Friendly match
15 November 1995 Macedonia3–0UEFA Euro 1996 qualifying
10 September 2003 Ukraine2–1UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying
3 June 2006 Egypt2–0Friendly match
26 March 2008 Italy1–0Friendly match
11 September 2018 Croatia6–02018–19 UEFA Nations League

1982 FIFA World Cup

The stadium was one of the venues of the 1982 FIFA World Cup, and held the following matches:

Date Team #1 Res. Team #2 Round
1982-06-15 Hungary10–1 El SalvadorGroup 3 (First Round)
1982-06-19 Belgium1–0 El SalvadorGroup 3 (First Round)
1982-06-22 Belgium1–1 HungaryGroup 3 (First Round)

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