Can Real Madrid's 'futuristic' Bernabeu keep them at the top? | BBC Sport

BBC Sport visits Spain to find out why Real Madrid have radically remodelled their iconic Bernabeu stadium, as they aim to stay ahead of the competition in European football.
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Can Real Madrid's 'futuristic' Bernabeu keep them at the top? | BBC Sport

[@jackmadaima4681]

European Royalty

[@imadsocialmedia]

Yea with corruption heritage

[@arminius6506]

​@@imadsocialmedia Bro stop crying, I don't enjoy it anymore

[@jaimegarcia9408]

​@@spark556fascist? 😂😂😂😂 Oh my goodness. Santiago Bernabéu was anti Franco!! You are ignorant.

[@rohitbishoyi9095]

it took 20 years to build a stadium that compete with Bayern. In America college stadiums spend 100's of millions.

[@makispain]

@@imadsocialmedia corruption heritage? tremendous nonsense.

[@GenaroDemetrio]

Florentino Pérez, as a civil engineer and CEO of a construction company, has thought the stadium from the smallest to the biggest piece. The idea of the retractable pitch was from him. Every big club tend to make a bigger stadium on the outskirts of their cities, increasing only in a few thousand seats capacity, but Florentino Pérez realized that Bernabéu is in the middle of the second biggest city of the European Union, just inside the financial district, and there is the value of the stadium. Their location.

[@gavriloking5637]

The idea of a retractable pitch was invented by Vitesse Arnhem. Perez is a well travelled millionaire who has worked in football for decades. You think he hasn't seen the retractable pitch elsewhere?

[@GenaroDemetrio]

@@gavriloking5637 The Gelredome pitch is taking out of the stadium. In the hypogeum system the pitch is saved underneath in pieces, so it's different and new. It is more difficult and it works. Florentino is a genius.

[@stretfordender11]

Everything you said was right and keeping it in the same place keeps it’s history

[@Luismayer77]

@@GenaroDemetrio also theres a underground line just beneath the Bernabeu so there was no room fo the pitch sections other than where they are

[@bay0r]

the idea of the retractable pitch was from him while there were already retractable pitches in the world. lmao what in the fanboy comment is this

[@JamesJohnAgar]

Best stadium in Europe now, they have set the bar high now!

[@SDGRTX1455]

​@@spark556 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@MrISkater]

The stadium copied Westquay mall.

[@samuelammah2850]

Everything Madrid is business

[@EmArgh]

Nah, Spurs is fire

[@stretfordender11]

The fact they kept it on the same spot has made it better

[@OwnRules1]

Don't speak for this boomer - I'm 68 & grew up about 5 blocks from the Bernabeu, became a member at 12, and absolutely love the new all-purpose stadium. Not to mention Florentino who's 77 years young and came up with the concept & chose this particular design. At the end of the day, it's a matter of taste, and you can't please everyone no matter what you choose. What you can be sure of is that Madridistas will love the fact that's a huge ATM for for the club - in that, we can all agree.

[@arminius6506]

I love the classic aesthetics but if you're running a commercial business than you gotta go with the trends, and to be honest if we judge the new looks on modern standards than it looks outstanding. And of course the real deal is inside the stadium 🏟️

[@EmArgh]

That American English really got deep inside Spain

[@OwnRules1]

@@EmArgh Is a Spaniard that speaks & writes perfect English too hard for you to comprehend due to negative stereotypes we have overseas? Because I went to the American School of Madrid in Aravaca since 4th grade & college at XU in Cincy - worked in the US for two decades & married twice to Americans, and my son’s born & bred in the US. To say that I’m bilingual would be an understatement - and to totally blow your mind, there are quite a few of us that are. Lo cual no es nada extraño considerando que somos un país de 47 millones de habitantes con casi 4 millones de nosotros viviendo esparcidos por todo el mundo. Alguna gilipollez mas que quieras añadir?

[@EmArgh]

@@OwnRules1 ...so it did get deep inside Spain. Real deep

[@OwnRules1]

Ni la quinta parte de lo profundo que les metimos el español en EEUU. Venga, que te zurzan bonito.

[@atb89]

Perez is such a foward thinking president. Just look at the difference between how Madrid and Barcelona are being run. Worlds apart.

[@puzzlemagnet1957]

Florentino Perez is tbe best club administrator ever, period, dont just compare it with Barcelona but with any club, he will be miss with tears when he is gonne. We are very lucky to have him

[@Dirtydebrown]

Please spare us. The dude got canned once before and when he came back the second time he changed the bylaws so nobody could oust him.. dictator of sports

[@leeking6939]

You are coping real hard lol. Perez learned from the mistakes of his first stint. ​@@Dirtydebrown

[@robert111k]

@@Dirtydebrown, he didn't got canned. His wife got cancer and he left to spend time with her. After her death, he returned. By the way, those bylaws were changed during his first presidency in order to adapt to the new Sports Law.

[@Dirtydebrown]

@@robert111k CAP

[@user-rt5wq4ju3x]

Real Madrid is the greatest football club in the world

[@puzzlemagnet1957]

you are wrong !! Real Madrid is the GREATEST CLUB PERIIOD, of any sport!!!

[@marvinbrando722]

No doubt

[@pacoelchocolatero2667]

Of course

[@spark556]

Fueled by Fascism 😍

[@hdrkn5247]

@@spark556 what do you mean?

[@nayden5834]

It looks RIDICULOUSLY good. Just the best stadio for the best Club in the world

[@spark556]

Ugly af. Previous version was a piece of art

[@TravelTheCraftyLife]

And this is why AC Milan really needs their own stadium as soon as possible. San Siro is iconic but it doesn’t regenerate money for the both teams to invest and keep up with other European giants.

[@teza1383]

Outside of the financial realities I don’t understand why both Inter & AC Milan, both European royalty steeped in history haven’t got one of their own. They should’ve done it during the hay day of Italian football late 80’s, 90’s into the mid 00’s. I fear it’s too late now for either of them to get an 80k seater for themselves.

[@TravelTheCraftyLife]

@@teza1383 the city of Milan won’t allow neither of the teams to build a new stadium around the city because many residents go against it unfortunately… most Italians don’t understand that San Siro will rott (crumble to pieces) because the city won’t allow it to be demolished and build on top. Milan and inter have to build outside of Milan or stay at San Siro until it’s just not possible anymore..

[@boostav]

You need to watch the video a second time then, Real Madrid didn't tear it down let alone build it elsewhere as the current AC Milan owners want to do. Florentino saw the value of renovating it because of its location and history

[@user-rt5wq4ju3x]

There is no team in the world like Real Madrid

[@MrISkater]

Roberry CF

[@Anonymous-fr2op]

Old bernabeu is emotions❤❤❤ Not against the new one, it suits this generation and its design. But the old one has all my memories and my entire childhood. Shame i never got to go there😢

[@nevarran]

Technically only the facade is different. So you can still go :)

[@stretfordender11]

It’s in the same place though and pretty much considered the same stadium. I hope United copy

[@JustinYiseverywhere]

Wow Real Madrid really got new stadium and now they are changing the city indeed the best team in history

[@yolandarochasosa8693]

Hala Madrid y Nada Más!!, mejor estadio del mundo, mejor presidente del mundo!!

[@spungebob2498]

They are one step ahead of all other clubs, in terms of everything. recruitment, stadium, winning mentality etc.

[@guy4375]

Errrrr, Spurs allready have a stadium that generates money every day of the week from events, concerts, football, rugby (union & league), boxing, NFL and Kart racing. They do this because thay have built a retractable pitch. They are just about to commence a new hotel complex. RM have literally copied every facet of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, this doesn'r make them one step ahead.

[@jaegerlecoultre1282]

@@guy4375Does the Tottenham Stadium have a retractable roof. If you want to convert a Football Stadium truly into a multipurpose event venue you’ll have to be able to close the roof.

[@Mobutusese]

@@guy4375 what' "spurrs"?

[@mbcannon]

@@guy4375hate to break it to u Florentino had this plan in the works way before spurs. For u to even mention spurs in the same breath as Real Madrid is blasphemous.

[@guy4375]

@@mbcannon Speaking without facts makes you look a fool. Levy started the Northumberland Development Project (the name given to Tottenhams new stadium plans) back in 2008!!!! The final plans getting approval in Oct 2013 (land acquisition for the new development had been going on pre-stadium plans back as far as 2007!!) It was until 2011 General Assembly meeting did the club announce it was to invite architects to come up with a design that would meet their requirements for Bernabéu’s redevelopment. The winning bid from architects L35, GMB and Ribas&Ribas was announced in 2014!!! Embarrassing lack of basic knowledge.

[@benitnzimbi329]

I just can't wait to read a book written by Papa Perez. The wisdom of his thoughts process transition is essential in building and sustaining a world class organization. Real Madrid is bigger than a football team. Real Madrid is educational. Hala Madrid!

[@Pointrouge66]

GRACIAS FLORENTINO 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 HALA MADRID Y NADA MAS 🤍 🤍

[@josephbek4181]

The greatest football club, with the greatest players and the greatest president. Hala Madrid ❤️👑

[@tja_tv]

Wasnt ready for the 'oil' and 'petrol' monry references in a BBC video 😭

[@spark556]

Real Madrid = Fascist club

[@spark556]

pretty rich coming from a literal Fascist club

[@MrVadirmepai]

​@@spark556 why do you say that? It's quite the opposite. The fascist team is Barcelona.

[@Mobutusese]

@@MrVadirmepai he is referring to the english royal family (psst dont tell anybody but...all Germans...had to change their last name in world war I from Battenberg to Windsor...you know to keep appearances)

[@Tino_King]

​@@MrVadirmepaibro is making up his own happiness, you can't erase history, everyone knows Madrid is a fascist club, courtesy of Franco.

[@Adarsh_patnaik_05]

"In order to compete with oil money....",got me laughs😂😂

[@lws7394]

She really said that with 'Emirates' on her jersey. How ?...... 'not-oil money' 😅🤣😂🤣

[@emilio0483]

@@lws7394 One thing is a sponsorship and another is for an owner to inject a stream of millions without any control, as happens in many Premier teams, such as City or Chelsea for example.

[@iancris1730]

@@lws7394 one thing is a sponsorship and another the situation with clubs like manchester city and PSG, Real madrid wasnt built like those

[@highhopes1616]

The 360° scoreboard is stunning. It's not in the footage. Hala Madrid! ❤

[@itachi_k1ng_944]

2:22 👍

[@rodrigogimenez-ricolaguna4913]

Florentino Pérez IS the real deal about Real Madrid

[@gibsonawuku2710]

Don't know why but i laughed when she said OIL MONEY and the guy said PETROL MONEY 😂😂😂

[@antoniolemus2774]

It’s truth, black money is destroying football and everything, including the climate

[@The_Autodidact]

And the said it with a straight face it had me rolling

[@spark556]

@@antoniolemus2774 racist much

[@spark556]

That's pretty rich coming from a literal Fascist club

[@OwnRules1]

@@spark556 Dude, what? "Black money" is another term for the underground economy - though you might find that racist to subway travelers.

[@calummacdougall8400]

I am a fc Barcelona fan even I must admit wow this stadium 5 star.

[@fredrikstaelvonholstein6458]

Remarkable club, insane stadium, with a genius President

[@EthanSkinner-vb9ww]

not so much the European Super League

[@Hugo89422]

Florentino Pérez the best football President of all time.

[@marinogrivonlaverde6963]

Oil clubs are able to lose 1000 millions every year. Real Madrid is able to generate that ... little difference

[@anthonyanthony2783]

The best stadium in the universe of all time for the best team in the universe of all time Real Madrid

[@enriquevicente969]

Hasta el Final Vamos Real 🏆

[@JustinYiseverywhere]

It’s my dream to play for Real Madrid

[@TheBastarrrd]

😂😂😂 goodluck

[@imperatormeth]

Go for it mate! Believe in yourself

[@mohammed-aminechekkouri4353]

I'm a Real Madrid fan since my childhood. I've been in the stadium before, and I really loved the atmosphere there. The updated version of the Bernabeu is just amazing; it will surely enhance the quality of the experience inside. That said, there's just a little issue with the business model of the stadium. I guess it's sad to talk just about the money that Real Madrid will make from it. It's a little bit sad to consider the stadium as a money machine because it's more than that. It's the temple of euphoria, happiness, and sadness. It's a legacy to preserve for supporters around the world, not for a lucrative business model. And yes, nowadays it's all about money, but we are Real Madrid, and we have to be exceptional.

[@saviomendes9063]

"in order to compete with oil money" don;t worry no oil money will get what real madrid have

[@puzzlemagnet1957]

FACTS!!!!!!

[@lws7394]

ERh ..... Emirates ? ?

[@lws7394]

Government money helped Real enough in the past. In the late 90s Real was so much in debt. They sold their training ground for something like $450 mln to some semi-gov company (worth most of their debt) . And they got the ground near Barajas for 1 peseta . That was just before the Galacticos era ! mm 🤔 fishy ..

[@carloss.m.4846]

​@@lws7394they sold a ground in an area that is now the bussines center of madrid and bought a new ground outside the city. A really good and logic bussines

[@PierreWah]

@@lws7394 yes super fishy with a city/bank helping the biggest draw by a mile. Bringing them tons of tourists. That is for sure the same as no limit money from oil.. And the banks have got the money back from loans and fees.

[@IsmaOnYouTube]

This stadium is pure quality 👏

[@tomn1568]

bruh being a Man Utd fan and watching this is depressing, their stadium is this elite while ours is rusty and the ceilings leak. I dont agree when people say we are the biggest club in the world, I think we are second to Madrid. Even saying that for our stadium to be in such poor condition is a disgrace

[@pedrol.5417]

The best club in the world.

[@fco1899]

Florentino is a genius

[@couturecriminal8330]

The Madrid stadium is like the Las Vegas Raiders stadium it's so clean.

[@yasssighs6034]

but more impresive because it is in the middle of crowd city

[@philip244]

Just another boring modern looking stadium the old one looked unique and better

[@Yebzbaba]

@@philip244your opinion gladly doesn’t count

[@matteochapelle1484]

@@philip244 the old structure remains there, this is just a new layer of metal

[@philip244]

@@Yebzbabaneither does yours. Now go fetch some water

[@cj2103m]

Oh my word. I didn’t realize it was THIS insane. The old stadium was incredible but this? Wow!

[@UNDERGROUNDUK1]

There was an article in the Marca about the secrets about the new roof as well. Very nice article and worth a read 👌

[@mmalmosa]

I attended the city game , the stadium is amazing, and the atmosphere was crazy.

[@aamirbhat4754]

The GOAT club 🐐

[@MB-xq9hu]

Great stadium, and a great video. Kudos!

[@Pnbllwzrd]

Love seeing Maria!

[@mohammedaljumaa5391]

This is monalisa of football

[@tarsogonzalvez9303]

Apart from turning the stadium into the best in the world, the extraordinary economic management and the sports successes, Florentino Pérez has ensured that all clubs in Europe are masters of their destiny and do not have to surrender to the corrupt decisions of UEFA. Today there is no Super League, one day there will be one with or without UEFA. Thanks Florentino, you are number one.

[@AidanCulverREAL]

Best in Europe maybe lol.

[@bentleynguyen8979]

Because the experience at the Santiago is out of this world.

[@clipped6963]

They got the trophies and now the stadium. Special club

[@harshvaghela47]

Real Madrid, the club of dreams. 💜🤍

[@mohammedaljumaa5391]

More videos about madrid ❤

[@fragr33f74]

I'm a little torn on the look of the stadium. It looks cool but slightly weird against the wider city. I prefer the more classic design of something like the San Siro, but times do change. One thing for sure is that the functionality of the stadium is incredible and Real seem to be growing stronger and stronger again.

[@jadr3123]

Real Madrid does not need its new stadium to be on the top, they have been on the top of the financial and sports success for the past seventy years or more.

[@Josergr]

That is not true Real Madrid was almost in bankrupt when Florentino come

[@DonPadre19]

The only way to stay at the top! Vamossss!!!

[@pallyali786]

Spanish stadiums are very unique and the best in the world. Just look at this one and the Camp Nou. I would put the San siro with them too. Three great stadiums with character.

[@NicholasCorvin]

*What about Munich's "Allianz Arena" ? You can't say it is not very unique.* 👈🏼⚽🤔

[@Josergr]

@@NicholasCorvinit is

[@yasssighs6034]

1:57 music name pls

[@pacoelchocolatero2667]

0:54 Journalist look like Tom Hanks xd

[@maricarmenlopezorellana3245]

Madrid!! Real Madrid!!!! Bernabéu!!!!!...nada se le puede comparar!!!

[@bontiveros]

Real Madrid will be champion on 1st June in London. 2024. The best and most competitive league in the world. 🌍

[@travelchoice89]

🏟⚽ Exciting times ahead for Real Madrid! Can't wait to see how the futuristic Bernabeu propels them to even greater heights! 🚀

[@steviemak10]

Hala Madrid⚪️⚪️⚪️

[@trendingtrailers4KUHD]

in order to compete with oil money you have to be a moneymaking machine hahaha

[@Brian.o]

Palace fit for the kings of football

[@1neminutebonk3rs3]

feeling sad for Barcelona with millions of others.

[@beerguy177]

wow just when I think real madrid are galacticos they go and build this

[@puzzlemagnet1957]

and they didnt show all on this video, the amazing 360 degrees LED screen that is finished and fully functional, the 360 degrees sky walk, that will give you out of this world Madrid viuews , the outter skin will have video projections, amongs other inovative aditions, you will be able to order directly from your mobile phone a drink or food and some one will bring it to your sit while you watch the game

[@beerguy177]

@@puzzlemagnet1957 that's really awesome

[@Jorge_Arts]

Vaya! Qué sorpresa encontraros por aquí Jesús y María...

[@OracleIllumis]

Most buildings nowadays looks like circuits on a computer board, nothing beats the beauty of classical architecture. That ugly stadium looks like a giant radiator lol

[@kathi_LG]

I love it ❤

[@Model_Roe]

As a Madirista I'm looking forward to going 😆 it's going to be so much fun my first Real Madrid game is going to feature Mbappe Vini Jude Rodrygo Fede Endrick and Arda Guler lucky me

[@mohammedsunaid824]

BRO LETS BE REAL MADE IT TO BBC 🤍

[@user-uu8zm8hj1z]

what music is that?

[@RealmadeidTactics]

Halaaaaaaa madrid this is the kingdom of football

[@TurboFist0]

I think the design itself is very nice, but it doesn't fit well in Madrid. As was said in the video, the stadium looks like a massive futuristic spaceship in the middle of Madrid and that doesn't fit the surrounding classical architecture that makes up the rest of the city.

[@danielgf2004]

Hala Madrid y nada más!

[@maricarmenlopezorellana3245]

Magia❤❤❤❤❤

[@ranjanbiswas3233]

I'd like to thank the Architect for the design. It's out of this world.

[@andrelima5124]

IT'S DOING IT ALREADY!

[@hamajaff8236]

Madrid will rule europe

[@nightking8490]

will ? It does and always will

[@sagargondaliya2292]

Let's see 😂😂😂

[@YgoChallenges]

The design screams Galacticos redemption

[@Seby1x]

There is no club in the world to generate 1b a year only from the stadium ... with sponsorships and all merchandise... maybe 2 billion a year.... wow HALA MADRID

[@Nothingisrealanymore]

Someone told me it looks like an air fryer 😭😭😭 Can’t unsee it now!!!

[@The28studio]

It does from certain angle yes, it need lights like Allianz arena.

[@nightking8490]

@@The28studio ALLianz arena looks like a Tire.

[@barbarianremover2463]

And Old Trafford is literally crumbling and flooded 😂

[@rohitbishoyi9095]

lots of outsider to visit Santiago or Campnou...even on match days & thats where they gain the revenues.

[@Kenjardo]

I’m not a Madrid fan but I lift my hat to their ingenuity. No other football club compares. What a strategic move to compete with oil money! The stadium is a masterpiece and the recruiting is on point. Go galacticos!

[@VideoAssistantRafi]

There’s football & there’s REAL MADRID 🙌🏆🏅🎖️🥇

[@commonguard3431]

Yes

[@iMadrid11]

The only disadvantage of the Santiago Bernabéu stadium is it can never host the Champions League Finals. Because Real Madrid often keeps winning it. It would be unfair to the opponent to host the UCL Finals at your home stadium. ¡Hala Madrid!

[@edotball]

If people dont like the look now you wonder how it will look in 10 years time

[@ocavicabavi3490]

They are the top

[@Inicoool]

Guillermin, hombre !

[@user-ll7wv8sv5e]

"...and he used to play for Borussia Dortmund..." Underrated lines

[@arthurmorgan332]

What an eyesore

[@charanko8734]

"Oil money" "Petrol clubs" they are so blunt 😂😂

[@sheedo1999]

They were the first 'oil club'. They got their money from government and dodgy people

[@emilio0483]

False

[@jsc20082]

Looks like a bose soundwave.

[@cristobalortizserrano]

Lo tuyo suena a envidia

[@God-Wins33]

Hala Madrid ❤

[@harishchicham3177]

Real Madrid end Santiago Bernabeu i love

[@toahachowdhury4301]

Man, they made a multi purpose stadium. I thought it is just and just home to real Madrid cf

[@Sharp931]

They were lucky to start the building during covid. This way they barely had any fiscal loss, compared to other clubs.

[@antifax8434]

According to many architects, this stadium has become a danger for the near future since its structure is more than 70 years old and currently it has to support additional weight with elements that cover its entire perimeter plus the roof. It must be added that now This stadium is also going to be used for music concerts in addition to football, it's crazy....!!!!

[@that_weird_guy7907]

2:37 Yes...we know right....oil money is toxic....as well as the oil clubs...

[@JaggySam]

Heaters in the stands? Get in the bin.

[@fujironakombi6581]

REAL MADRID > premier league

[@mattswinnerton9892]

Respectfully it does just look like a giant Air fryer. But those are fashionable these days.

[@Squeenix1]

Meanwhile old trafford turns into a waterfall when it rains 😂

[@jimmy25021988]

❤