Atlético versus Real: Madrid's soccer feud, urban space and stadia Articles uri icon

publication date

  • June 2018

start page

  • 716

end page

  • 729

issue

  • 5-6

volume

  • 19

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 1466-0970

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1743-9590

abstract

  • While giving a historical overview of the Atlético/Real rivalry, this essay aims at
    scrutinizing the building blocks of this cross-city rivalry by analyzing key demographic,
    social and economic factors at work. First, it examines the cartographic dimensions of both
    clubs within the Madrid urban space, studying their shifting geographic status while
    examining supporters¿ patterns of behaviour, paying close attention at how Real global
    branding has turned Santiago Bernabéu into a central touristic destination whereas old
    (soon to be replaced) Vicente Calderón prides itself of being and old-fashion, locally
    populated ground. In addition, it looks at celebration gatherings and rallies and other
    manifestations of team fandom to pinpoint the key differences between both teams in their
    functioning within the broader cultural sphere. Finally, it studies in depth how different
    types of ownership have moulded the contemporary development of both clubs.

subjects

  • Information Science