Bernabéu Matchday: Getting There, Bag Rules and What the Day Is Like
The Bernabéu's Metro station is closed until the end of 2026. How to get to the stadium instead, what you can bring, the one-time re-entry rule and where to eat before kick-off.
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This week’s guides
How to Buy Real Madrid Tickets Without Getting Burned
General tickets are sold officially only on realmadrid.com and entradas.com. Who gets to buy first, what a Bernabéu ticket costs, and the rules on resale, refunds and kick-off times that catch visitors out.
Renfe vs Iryo vs Ouigo: Booking Spain’s High-Speed Trains Without Overpaying
Three operators, the same tracks, very different fare rules. Renfe's Básico, Elige and Prémium, OUIGO's bundles and iryo's fares compared on luggage, seats, changes and refunds.