Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán
Seville, Andalusia · Sevilla FC
The loudest ground in Andalusia, and the other half of the city's divide.
The ground
Opened on 7 September 1958 in the Nervión district and named after the president who drove the project. It held about 75,000 before conversion to all-seater and now holds 42,714. The steep stands and tight bowl make it one of the loudest grounds in Spain, and it hosted a 1982 World Cup semi-final between West Germany and France.
Things worth knowing
- Betis won the opening match at the ground 4–2 in 1958, a result Béticos have not let Sevillistas forget.
- Hosted the 1982 World Cup semi-final between West Germany and France, one of the most famous matches ever played in Spain.
- Also hosted the 1986 European Cup final, where Steaua Bucharest beat Barcelona on penalties.
- Capacity fell from roughly 75,000 to 42,714 when terracing was replaced with seats.
