Estadio Municipal de Riazor () is an

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, Galicia, Spain which is the home stadium of

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. Currently known as Estadio Abanca-Riazor for sponsorship reasons, its name derives from the nearby beach of the same name. It has a capacity of 32,490, making it the 13th-largest in Spain and the largest in the region. It holds the record for the most-attended match in the third tier with 29,079 spectators. The stadium hosted matches at the

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and is due to hold matches at the upcoming

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. It has also hosted international friendlies and qualifying matches of the

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History

Although the stadium has hosted home games for Deportivo since its establishment in 1906, it wasn't until 1944 that essential facilities such as stands and changing rooms were installed . The initial field size was 105x74 meters, comparing to current 105x68. That year, the stadium was officially adopted as Deportivo's ground. The opening game was against

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on 28 October 1944, which saw Depor lose 3–2. Also, this asset made Riazor favorable for a

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final between

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and

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in 1947, which saw the capital's side claim their ninth cup title. The stadium was renovated in time to host three games during the

finals. On 29 June 2017, the stadium was renamed as Abanca-Riazor after the sign of a sponsorship agreement between

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and Deportivo de La Coruña until 2025.

International matches

Spain national team matches

1982 FIFA World Cup

The stadium held three matches of Group 1, one of six groups in the group stage of the

. The other Group 1 games were also held in Galicia, at Balaídos,

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References

External links

Riazor
at rcdeportivo.es
Estadios de Espana
{{Segunda División venues

Estadio Riazor Estadio Municipal de Riazor () is an all-seater stadium in A Coruña, Galicia, Spain which is the home stadium of Deportivo de La Coruña. Currently known as Estadio Abanca-Riazor for sponsorship reasons, its name derives from the nearby beach ...