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Which soccer team plays their home matches at San Mamés?
San Mamés is the home stadium of Athletic Club, a professional football team located in Bilbao, Spain. Athletic Club is famous for its strict policy of only fielding players native to or trained in the Basque Country.
Is the current San Mamés stadium the same as the original La Catedral?
No, the current San Mamés is a completely modern stadium that opened in 2013, built right next to the site of the old ground. The original stadium, affectionately known as "La Catedral," stood from 1913 until it was demolished to make way for the new structure.
What is the seating capacity of the new San Mamés stadium?
The new San Mamés stadium has a seating capacity of approximately 53,000 spectators. It was specifically designed to meet UEFA's highest category 4 stadium requirements to host major European matches.
Did San Mamés host matches during the 1982 World Cup?
It was the old San Mamés that hosted the World Cup in 1982, but the new stadium was chosen as a host venue for Euro 2020. The modern stadium successfully hosted several matches, including a Round of 16 tie.
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