OPERATIONAL BRIEF: MADRID
Spain is Schengen. EU nationals need ID/Passport. Non-EU need passport. ETIAS required from late 2026.
LAST UPDATED: 07/09 12:00 AM
Madrid is affordable. Caña (small): €2.50. Pint: €5.00. Inside stadiums: Alcohol FREE only (No alcohol allowed).
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30°C | PARTIALLY CLOUDY
23.1°C - 36.4°C
LAST UPDATED: 06/09 8:00 PM
UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN MADRID
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Santiago Bernabéu
GETTING TO THE GROUND
Bernabéu: Metro Line 10 (Santiago Bernabéu). Metropolitano: Metro Line 7 (Estadio Metropolitano). Vallecas: Metro Line 1 (Portazgo).
Warning: Metro closes at 1:30 AM. Alcohol is banned in public streets (Botellón).
Incredible renovated arena. Away fans in North Stand (Fondo Norte) 4th Tier. Access Tower D. High up.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Megaphones
- Large bags
- Politically charged banners
- Professional cameras
CRITICAL
Steep steps. Netting protects the pitch. No alcohol sold inside. Cashless.
Exit routes & evacuation
Police cordon leads from Tower D to nearby bus parking or metro.
Exit via Tower D spiral ramps/stairs to Rafael Salgado street.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Madrid Barajas (MAD)
Transfer
Metro Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios (15 mins). Fast.
Tip
T4 is a separate metro stop.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Puerta del Sol / Plaza Mayor for history. Malasaña for hipster bars. La Latina for Tapas.
RECOMMENDED
Puerta del Sol offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Plaza Mayor
Traditional meet point. Police escort to Metro often happens here for big European games.
POLICE PROFILE
STRICT
Policía Nacional are strict. Riot gear standard. Zero tolerance for disorder. Do not argue.