The Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero is located in the city Spanish in Elche in Alicante, Spain. It is a sports arena that houses matches of Elche CF

Elche CF

Elche Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a Spanish football team based in Elche, Alicante, in the Valencian Community. Founded in 1923, it currently plays in the Spanish second division, holding home matches at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, with a capacity of 38,750 seats.-Recent seasons:-Season to...

, a team that is currently playing in the Liga Adelante (Spanish Second Division). Its name pays tribute to the late president of the club Elche, Manuel Martinez 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 Martinez Valero Stadium was inaugurated on September 8, 1976, replacing the former Campo de Altabix

Campo de Altabix

Campo de Altabix was a multi-use stadium in Elche, Spain. It was initially used as the stadium of Elche CF matches. It was replaced by the current Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero in 1976. The capacity of the stadium was 15,000 spectators.-External links:**...

, 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 Mexican 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

1982 FIFA World Cup

The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...

. On June 15, 1982, it was the venue as Hungary

Hungary national football team

The Hungary national football team represents Hungary in international football and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation....

 achieved a record winning margin in World Cup

FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup, often simply the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association , the sport's global governing body...

 history, beating El Salvador

El Salvador national football team

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 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.

Capacity and Dimensions

It has a capacity of 38,750 seats, divided between two tiers, which have a height of 18 meters and a weight of 100 thousand tonnes. The playing field is 108 meters long by 70 meters wide, and available parking can accommodate 2184 vehicles.

Sports Facilities

• Annex 1 field with regulatory measures
• Annex 1 field training
• 5 locker rooms
• 1 gymnasium
• 1 Bath Whirlpool
• Hydro power showers
• Video Room
• Nursing
• Massage Room
• It is accessible for wheelchair users with seats for chairs
• Adapted toilets and parking lots of members with disabilities are near the entrance gates.

Other Facilities

• 1,800 parking spaces
• 8 Canteens
• Operational Control Unit
• Press Room
• Board Room
• 8 TV booths
• 26 press boxes and radios

The stadium also has its low with a range of different businesses such as pubs, clubs, Restaurants, an insurance agency and the official store of Elche CF.

External links

• Satellite image from Placeopedia
• Estadios de Espana