Estadio Chamartín was a multi-use

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. It was initially used as the stadium of

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matches before the

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opened in 1947. The stadium held 22,500 people and was built in 1924. The stadium was inaugurated on 17 May 1924, with a 3–2 victory for

against

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Closing and demolition

The final official match at the stadium was played on 13 May 1946, with Real Madrid winning 2–0 against CD Alcoyano in the quarter-finals of the Spanish Cup. Three days later, Real Madrid played the "closing" friendly against Málaga in which the visitors prevailed 5–4. Demolition works proceeded the day after.

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- Estadios Espana
Defunct football venues in Spain Chamartín Defunct sports venues in Madrid Sports venues completed in 1924 Sports venues demolished in 1946 1924 establishments in Spain 1946 disestablishments in Spain {{Spain-sports-venue-stub