Estadio Abanca-Riazor
A Coruña, Galicia · RC Deportivo de La Coruña
A ground on the Atlantic that kept filling through four seasons in the third tier.
The ground
Opened in 1944 next to Riazor beach and holding 32,490. It hosted three matches at the 1982 World Cup and was the setting for Deportivo's 2000 title and the 4–0 comeback against Milan in 2004. Crowds stayed near capacity through four seasons in the third division, which is the single most quoted fact about the club.
Things worth knowing
- Deportivo beat Milan 4–0 here in 2004 after losing the first leg 4–1, one of the great European comebacks.
- Hosted three matches at the 1982 World Cup.
- Sits directly behind Riazor beach; the Atlantic is visible from the upper tier.
- A provisional 2030 World Cup venue.
Guides & coverage
No guide for this ground yet. It is on the list, see the Stadium Guides series for the grounds we have covered so far.