The Estadio Valentín González is a

multi-use stadium A multi-purpose stadium is a type of stadium designed to be easily used for multiple types of events. While any stadium could potentially host more than one type of sport or event, this concept usually refers to a design philosophy that stre ...

located in

Xochimilco Xochimilco (; ) is a borough () of Mexico City. The borough is centered on the formerly independent city of Xochimilco, which was established on what was the southern shore of Lake Xochimilco in the precolonial period. Today, the borough cons ...

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, Mexico. It is mainly used for

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matches and currently has a capacity for approximately 2,500 spectators. In 2021, it was designated as the official pitch of

Atlético Capitalino Atlético Capitalino Fútbol Club is a Mexican professional football team based in Mexico City, Mexico currently playing in Liga de Balompié Mexicano. History In June 2020, the Liga de Balompié Mexicano announced the existence of a project ...

, a club that competed in the

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. However, due to disagreements with the Xochimilco government over the use of the property, the team was only able to play one game at the venue, forcing it to change venues again in the middle of the season. In 2023, it was the stadium chosen as its new ground by CDM F.C., a team from the Liga Premier de México – Serie B, so the Valentín González once again hosted professional matches. Most of its history the stadium has only been used for a few matches, mainly in the amateur category, as well as for various events in general throughout the year.

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LIGA MX - Página Oficial de la Liga Mexicana del Fútbol Profesional
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