Real Madrid CF

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Real Madrid are recognised as the world’s most successful club, and they are undoubtedly one of the biggest – making it the perfect destination for a premium school or club sports tour from inspiresport.

Facilities at Real Madrid’s magnificent training facilities comprise 5 grass pitches, 4 artificial grass pitches, a multi-sport pavilion, a grandstand building by pitch and different training areas for goalkeepers and technical aspects.

Train and play at the training headquarters for all the Spanish FA’s national teams (and the home of the successful Spanish team for a number of weeks before travelling to compete at EURO 2008 in Austria and Switzerland). The facilities include three natural grass pitches, one 3rd generation artificial field and an indoor futsal stadium.

Your once-in-a-lifetime football tour will also include a behind the scenes visit to the magnificent Santiago Bernabeu stadium and the opportunity to watch the Galactico’s in action in a La Liga match.

Established in 1902 Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is the world’s most successful football club for the 20th century, as ranked by the governing body of international football FIFA, ahead of Manchester United.

The team play in an all-white uniform, which is the origin of their nickname, Los Merengues (the whites).

Their home stadium is the Santiago Bernabéu in Chamartín, Madrid, with a capacity of 80,400 and was founded on December 14, 1947.

Since the middle of the 20th century, Real Madrid has consistently been ranked as one of the top football clubs in Europe. It has won the European Cup more times (nine) than any other club, winning the first five European Cups. The rivalry between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona is legendary, and draws as much from Spanish politics as it does from footballing matters. In recent years, Real Madrid have become famous for signing some of the world’s best footballers, giving the club a new nickname of Los Galácticos (The Galactics).

Full Name: Real Madrid Club de Futbol
Nickname(s): Los Blancos (The Whites), Los Merengues (The Meringues), Los Vikingos (The Vikings), Los Galácticos (The Galactics).
Founded: 6th March 1902 (as Sociedad Madrid FC)
President: Florentino Perez
Honorary President: Alfredo Di Stefano
Manager: Jose Mourinho
Stadium: Santiago Bernabeu
Stadium Capacity: 80,354
League: La Liga
Website: http://www.realmadrid.com/

Honours:

European Cup/Champions League
(9 Record): 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1966, 1998, 2000, 2002
UEFA Cup
Winners (2): 1958, 1986
UEFA Super Cup
Winners (1): 2002
La Liga
Winners (31)
Copa del Rey (King’s Cup)
Winners (18)
Supercopa de España
Winners (8)

We work in partnership with our partner clubs, tournament organisers and multi-sport venues to offer a range of quality accommodation options sutable for groups of young sports people. Our accommodation is renowned for being in great locations, either in close proximity to the training grounds or at a resort style complex with many sport or leisure options for the group.

We believe our chosen accommodation options are of a significantly higher standard than the industry norm, and unless specifically requested your group will be placed in high quality 3 or 4* accommodation.

4**** Gesport Residence
Specifically built to accommodate national teams the Gesport Residence is located within the superb Spanish National FA Training Centre in La Rozas on the outskirts of Madrid.

The 4* standard accommodation is a purpose built facility for professional athletes and allows ready access to all the training facilities for different sports.

The facilities include 66 rooms (2-4 beds in each) extremely well maintained with all the necessary services for sports groups. Recreational facilities include; relaxing lounges, meeting rooms, games room, internet/email workstations and outdoor swimming pool. Sports menus have been developed with athletes in mind to ensure a nutritionally controlled and balanced menu for all guests.

The complex is the training headquarters for all the Spanish FA’s national teams and was the home of the successful Spanish team for a number of weeks before travelling to compete at EURO 2008 in Austria and Switzerland. The on-site residence and football pitches are also used by many national representative teams travelling to the Spanish capital to play their international matches. The facilities include three natural grass pitches, one 3rd generation artificial field and an indoor futsal stadium.

A typical football tour package includes:

Pre-departure information service
Return flights to Spain
Ground transportation provided for scheduled activities
4 nights in 3* Hotel Accommodation (based on 2-3 sharing)
Breakfast (x4) and minimum 2 course evening meals (x4) at hotel or local restaurants
All lunches (x5) at the Real Madrid Sports City
Minimum of 6 x2hr coaching sessions with Fundacion Real Madrid coaches on all aspects of play (max ratio of 1 coach per 17 players)
Use of the world class facilities at Real Madrid Sports City for all sessions
Minimum of 1 pre-arranged match per team against similar standard local opposition (additional matches may be subject to a small supplement)
Behind the scenes Bernabeau Stadium tour & visit to official club shop
Behind the scenes tour of the Real Madrid training complex (Sports City)
Complimentary Fundación Real Madrid branded merchandise (shirt, rucksack and cap)
Photographs (individual and groups)
Medals and Certificates
Watch Real Madrid first team and youth team training sessions (subject to match and training schedules)
Supervisory FREE places for the Sports Trip Organisers
Coach education opportunities for Sports Trip Organisers
Services of a resident inspiresport tour coordinator throughout stay
Baggage Allowance of 15 or 20kg depending on airline (hold luggage only)
All airport, airline and government taxes
Printed itineraries and information guide

Optional Extras

Tickets and transport to fixture
Guided tour of Madrid city centre
Half day at Theme Park
Extended stay
Single room supplements
Additional charges for rooms

What Is Not Included

Transfers to and from UK airport
Personal Expenditure
Refundable deposits requested on arrival by some accommodation providers
Cost of passport and visas
Additional paying adults and single room supplements

Madrid is the capital and largest city in Spain. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin.

Due to its economic output, high standard of living, and market size, Madrid is considered the major financial centre of Southern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula; it hosts the head offices of the vast majority of the major Spanish companies.

While Madrid possesses a modern infrastructure, it has preserved the look and feel of many of its historic neighbourhoods and streets. Its landmarks include the Royal Palace of Madrid; the Teatro Real (Royal theatre) with its restored 1850 Opera House, the Buen Retiro park, the 19th-century National Library building containing some of Spain's historical archives and several art museums: Prado Museum, the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, a museum of modern art, and the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, housed in the renovated Villahermosa Palace.

Useful information:

Closest Airport:
Madrid Airport: 13km from city centre
Distance from Hotel to Training Ground:
On-site

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