Butarque Sports Fan Tips
Butarque is a venue in Madrid
Best Insider tip at Butarque?
The club prefers that you buy tickets from the stadium ticket office! While Leganes is not a big player in European football, they are in La Liga and the stadium sells out pretty regularly. If you want to guarantee a seat at a game, don't leave it until the last day! Plenty of fans have been disappointed after delaying purchasing tickets only to find out that the final ones sold one or two days before kick-off.The tickets aren't very expensive (around €30 for big games, €10 for smaller ones) so suck it up and buy them once they're released - you'll have a great time!
Butarque seating?
The stadium was fortunate enough to undergo a sweeping renovation when Leganes were promoted to the top flight, which included the seating itself. There is one side of the stadium (the East Stand) which has a long overhanging roof, making the seats at the very back a bit sub-prime. Apart from that, good views are afforded to all fans! The seats themselves are nice and comfortable.Tickets can be bought at the stadium during their open hours (10:00am – 2:00pm and 5:00pm – 8:00pm) and range from €10-30.
Things to check out around Butarque?
Lots of visitors to the area enjoy spending time peacefully in one of two places: the Parque de Polvoranca or visiting the Iglesia San Salvador. The park is stunning, with plenty of trees, wildlife and expanses of water. You can take the kids to feed the ducks and fish, visit the local ruins and simply enjoy walks in the fresh air with a picnic. The church is quite well known and constitutes a superb architectural achievement. Certainly suitable for those who do not practice the faith, it's a point of pride for the people of Leganes.
What to expect from the Butarque crowd?
The club is often teetering on the edge of relegation into the Primera Division, and the fans do nothing but stick by them, almost as if they can create a win through sheer force of will! Even though the stadium is pretty tiny, the fans create a huge amount of noise and try to keep going right to the end. But if a big team comes and offers them a thrashing, you can understand if they get a little downbeat.However in that case, at least you're getting to see a top quality team in action, right?! They're a friendly crowd, so you should have no troubles openly supporting your side if they're playing well.
Best restaurants near Butarque?
Ironically, the closest restaurant to Butarque in this lovely part of Spain is a McDonald's, just to the north. While this can be quite good matchday grub (it's quick and not too expensive), plenty of visiting fans prefer something a little more authentic. If that's you, then head south!There's Saloon Bar el Paso Restaurant, which serves good local food at a fair price. Just along the street there's a tandoori place which gets really strong reviews and might be worth a look! A little further again down the road is Burger King.
How do I get to Butarque?
The easiest way to get to the stadium is by metro. If you are in Madrid, you can hop on the metro to Leganes centre quite easily, from where it is a short walk (just 1.5km) to the venue. You can also get the metro to Zarzaquemada which is only 10 minutes' walk away.There's very limited parking, so you're probably best to leave your car in Leganes for the duration of the game. Note that the stadium is about 10km from Madrid, so you'll need to plan your trip accordingly!
Best Bars around Butarque?
Even though the stadium can be found fairly far out from Madrid's city centre, there is a healthy number of drinking establishments in the immediate area. Derry Irish Tavern (for those looking for a bit of local culture! ;)) is always a dependable option on a matchday, while Pub La Española is a properly traditional option.A little further away is Eventos Aloloko which has quite a dark, shiny, modern interior. It's pretty cool, and easily walkable if you're looking for a pre-game pint!
Best Food and Drink at Butarque?
Since the food and drink options inside the stadium itself aren't particularly impressive, many fans choose to do their dining either before or after the game - or preferably both! There is both a McDonald's and a Burger King within easy walking distance of the stadium, which tends to act as good matchday food for most of us. Around Leganes you can find a whole host of other eateries which can offer you tasty food and nice drinks if you're not in the mood for an American chain!