San Mamés Barria

San Mamés Barria rises from the centre of Bilbao as the spiritual home of Athletic Club, the club that defines Basque football. Opened in 2013 to replace the old San Mamés, this stadium sits on the same site as its predecessor, retaining the nickname "La Catedral" that the original ground earned for its cathedral-like presence. The new stadium carries forward the identity of a club that fields only players from the Basque Country, making every match a statement of regional pride. The city of Bil...