Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool: Guide to Madrid for the Champions League final, including food, drink, and travel tips

Tottenham Hotspur vs Liverpool: Guide to Madrid for the Champions League final, including food, drink, and travel tips
Lots of English people heading to Spain is pretty normal this time of year but this weekend will see it reach another level.Around 32,000 Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool fans with tickets are set to head to Madrid for the Champions League final, while thousands of others are off to get the party going ahead of the game and you can hear it all live on talkSPORT.Can Harry Kane get the better of Virgil van Dijk in Madrid?Getty5
Can Harry Kane get the better of Virgil van Dijk in Madrid?
Its going to be an incredible atmosphere in the Spanish capital as the supporters descend on the 67,829 capacity Wanda Metropolitano on a scorching weekend, with temperatures set to hit around 33 degrees.With a shortage of decently priced flights, fans are getting there in planes, trains, and automobiles, while we dont doubt the odd boat will be used too.Some supporters are even travelling via different cities in Europe to keep their costs down.So, what do those heading to Madrid need to know about the city ahead of the biggest game of the season?talkSPORT.com have produced a handy guide for those Tottenham and Liverpool fans on their way…

Factfile

  • Madrid is the third largest city in the European Union by population (behind only London and Berlin) with 3,223,334 inhabitants.
  • Its the third largest by area (behind only London and Paris) covering 233.3squaremiles.
  • It also has the (yes, you guessed it) third largest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) but is tenth on Monocles list of most liveable cities in the world.
  • Madrid is also the home of the government and of the monarchy, from where King Felipe VI rules.

How to get to the Wanda Metropoitano

If you didnt already know, Atletico Madrids new stadium is actually on the outskirts of the city, although quite near the airport.Atletico’s ground is on the east side of MadridGoogle Maps5
Atletico’s ground is on the east side of Madrid
The address if you need to put it in your favoured choice of map application is – Av. de Luis Aragons, 4, 28022 Madrid, Spain.Atletico Madrid recommend using the subway to get to the stadium and the closest stop is Line 7s Estadio Metropolitano.You can also take Line 2 and get off at Las Rosas or Line 5 to Canillejas, both are about 15 minutes walking distance from the stadium.CLICK HERE FOR A MAP OF THE AREA WITH SUBWAY STATIONS

Weather

Thanks to chaos theory, you can never quite predict the weather but the current forecast for the weekend is looking pretty hot, as you can see from the BBCs calculations below.It’s going to be hot in Madridbbc.com5
It’s going to be hot in Madrid
Load up on the factor 50 sun cream and keep hydrated with plenty of water throughout the day you dont want to rule yourself out of the final with heatstroke.Be sensible with your alcohol intake.

Food

If you fancy some traditional Spanish dishes, why not head to Restaurante Nuevo Horno de Santa Teresa, which is highly-rated on Trip Advisor.Meanwhile, if youre on the go the Bocadillos Oink should give you the perfect Iberian ham sandwich to take away.
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If youre looking for food to try, why not gobble up some ‘huevos rotos’ (eggs on fried potato), or if youre feeling adventurous go for ‘oreja a la plancha’ (pan-seared pig ear).Those of you with sweeter palates, though, can chow down on ‘churros con chocolate’.
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Drink

“Una cerveza, por favour!”Beer is likely to be the order of the day in Madrid. Over there youre likely to be after either a pinta basically a pint – while if youre not up for that you can have a caa a small 200ml glass.Fancy a bit of wine? Ask for a vino tinto (red) or vino blanco (white) and forget the stereotypes, not everyone is slurping down sangria in Spain – your best bet for a sweet tipple is the tinto de verano, which is along the lines of red wine and lemonade.Drink in moderation lads and lassesGetty Images5
Drink in moderation lads and lasses
Of course, we also recommend plenty of water – that sweet, sweet, H2O is vital on a sunny day.Need to pay your tab? Try saying this: Disculpe, la cuenta por favor = Excuse me, the bill please.It’s also worth notingdrinking alcohol in the street and on the metro is illegal and you can be fined or arrested for doing so.

What to see

For the culture vultures out there who want to explore the delights of Madrid, there are plenty of things to do.If you have the time to peruse a museum head to Museo del Prado to witness one of the finest collections of art in Europe.Completing the Golden Triangle of art museums are the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofa.
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Elsewhere, Liverpool fans may fancy boning up on Egyptian kings at the National Archaeological Museum.Fancy a lazy day in the sun? Head to El Retiro Park which is full of stunning sculptures, elegant architecture, and rolling lawns nearly as good the Wanda Metropolitano pitch.You can even witness Madrids oldest tree – leave your Fernando Llorente jokes here – which was reportedly planted in 1633.
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Apps

Citymapper is an absolute must, as those who use it in London will attest, while Trip Advisor is also handy in general to seek out food and drink.Madrid Metro Map and Routes should ensure travel isnt too much of a hassle, and Guides by Lonely Planet is a perfect pick for those looking to see a little bit more than Jordan Henderson lifting Ol Big Ears.

Other information

Around the ground there will be a number of fan events throughout the days before.If you’re taking a bag you’re only permitted a small backpack up to a maximum size of 25x25x25cm. Larger bags will have to be stored outside the venue in designated depots.Flares, fireworks, alcohol, cans, glass, bottle tops or containers over 1/2 litre are not allowed in the stadium. Soft drinks and food are available inside the stadium.Flags are limited to 3m x 2m in size and only those with plastic poles are allowed. Flags larger than this must be flame retardant and a fire certificate must be provided. Flags with twin-poles are not allowed.Size matters when it comes to flags in MadridGetty Images5
Size matters when it comes to flags in Madrid

Emergency contacts

Spanish emergency services can be reached by dialling 112.Should you need the British Consulate address, you can find it below:British Consulate-General MadridTorre EspacioPaseo de la Castellana 259D28046, MadridSpainSo, go and enjoy yourselves in sunny Spain and may the best team win but if you aren’t there then you can listen to live commentary of the Champions League final on talkSPORT, kick-off 8pm.

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Asked about Mourinhos departure, the Im a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here winner told talkSPORT host Jim White: It was going to happen.The results havent been good have they, lets be honest.Theyve spent a fortune over the last couple of years but they really have gone backwards a long way.I think theyll struggle to make the top six this season. Im sure theyll just about make it actually Im not sure about that now that theyve brought Solskjaer in.I wouldnt be on them to be in the top six to be honest with you. Not now I wouldnt.Its been a whirlwind few weeks for Arry, who became the darling of British television as he was crowned King of the Jungle on this years Im a Celeb…’.Harry Redknapp is the 2018 King of the Jungle4
Harry Redknapp is the 2018 King of the Jungle
The former Spurs boss missed a heap of top football news during his time Down Under, including ClaudioRanieris appointment at Fulham, Mark Hughes sacking at Southampton and Martin ONeill and Roy Keane leaving the Republic of Ireland national team.And just a week after returning to Blighty, one of the biggest managerial casualties in football was confirmed as the Special One was booted out of Old Trafford.United will wait to appoint their next permanent manager until the summer Mauricio Pochettino and Zinedine Zidane have been closely linked with the role with Solskjaer chosen as the man to help reunite the Red Devils after Mourinhos turbulent reign.
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But Redknapp says he was shocked by the Norwegians return to Old Trafford and believes a more experienced coach like Steve Bruce a former Man United captain would have been a better fit.It was a big shock to me when Solskjaers name was mentioned yesterday, he added.I thought Steve Bruce if they were looking for a short-term appointment until the end of the season. He knows the game, he knows the club, he captained the club and hes out of work.Harry thinks Steve Bruce would have been a better choice as caretaker boss4
Harry thinks Steve Bruce would have been a better choice as caretaker boss
Solskjaer certainly didnt strike me as being that person. He looks a nice lad, but he doesnt strike me as a manager of Manchester UnitedHe was a good player at United, but I could just see see Steve Bruce being more of a leader than him.

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