Estadio Riazor is the home of Deportivo de La Coruña, located in A Coruña, Galicia, northern Spain. One of the most atmospheric football grounds in Spain, it is unique for its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean — Riazor Beach is just metres from the stadium walls.
Stadium Facts
Club
Deportivo de La Coruña
City
A Coruña, Galicia
Capacity
32,912 seats
Year Built
1944
Surface
Natural grass
Pitch
105 x 68 m
Record Attendance
34,834 (1994)
Architect
Antonio Tenreiro
Major Tournament History
Estadio Riazor has hosted matches in: 1982 FIFA World Cup.
Notable Features
Adjacent to Riazor Beach — one of Europe's few stadiums with ocean views
Named after the Riazor promenade/beach area
Hosted 1982 FIFA World Cup matches
Original stands partially replaced with modern facilities
North stand (Tribuna Norte) famous for Deportivo's most vocal fans
