Atlético de Madrid faces Málaga CF on August 16 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Tickets are already available from €58.
Football returns to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano with a high-voltage clash. Atlético de Madrid and Málaga CF will meet on August 16, 2026, in what will be the league debut for the rojiblancos at home. Tickets are already on sale from €58, although demand is high and only 200 seats are available.
A league start with a classic flavour
The match features two teams with very different histories. Atlético, established in the elite and led by Cholo Simeone, seeks to start the season on the right foot in front of their fans. Málaga, on the other hand, arrives with the hope of causing an upset and proving they can compete against the big teams.
According to club sources, the match is scheduled for Sunday, August 16, although the date could change if any Atlético player competes in the World Cup semi-finals. The venue will be the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, a stadium with a capacity of over 70,000 spectators that usually sees full houses for major matches.
How to get your tickets for the Metropolitano
Tickets can be purchased through the MARCA ticket sales platform. Prices start at €58, and the process is straightforward: choose the area of the stadium, select the number of tickets, and complete the payment securely. Tickets are sent immediately.
Important: only 200 tickets are available. The Atlético fans are known for filling the stadium, and an electrifying atmosphere is expected for this debut. Residents of Madrid and surrounding areas have the chance to experience the roar of the Metropolitano live, with the summer heat and the passion of football.
“The atmosphere at the Metropolitano is unique. The fans push hard, and the players feel it. It’s an experience that every football lover should live at least once,” the event organisers state.
For fans who cannot attend, the match will be broadcast on television, but nothing compares to being in the stands. The club recommends arriving early to avoid queues and enjoy the surroundings of the stadium, which offer activities before the match.
A summer of football in Madrid
The league debut of Atlético comes in the middle of August, when the city is still enjoying summer. Temperatures can be high, but the stadium has air conditioning systems to ensure the comfort of spectators. Moreover, the location of the Metropolitano, in the San Blas-Canillejas district, is well connected by metro and bus.
If you still have no plans for August 16, perhaps it’s time to get a ticket. The chance to see Griezmann, Oblak, and company against Málaga, in a match that promises excitement, doesn’t come around every day. And with only 200 seats left, the decision cannot be delayed.
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