Olympic Stadium (Caracas) Explained

Stadium Name:Estadio Olímpico de la UCV
Fullname:Estadio Olímpico de la Universidad Central de Venezuela
Built:1950–1951
Opened:5 December 1951
Renovated:2007
Construction Cost:US$16 million
Seating Capacity:24,264[1]

Estadio Olímpico de la UCV is a multipurpose stadium (football, athletics, rugby) used mainly for association football in Caracas, Venezuela, which serves the home ground of Caracas F.C., Deportivo La Guaira, Metropolitanos F.C., and Universidad Central.[2] It has a capacity of 24,264.

History

The stadium was designed by Venezuelan architect Carlos Raúl Villanueva. It was opened in 1951 and renovated in 2007. It used to be the home ground of Unión S.C.[3]

The stadium has hosted major events such as the Copa Libertadores, the 1983 Pan American Games and the South American qualifiers for the World Cup, as well as the former Copa Merconorte and matches of the Copa América.

There have been several important football teams that have played at this stadium, such as Inter Milan, A.C. Milan, Real Madrid, USSR, Argentina and Brazil.

The 1975 Copa América final between Peru and Colombia was also played in this stadium.

In 2009, Aerosmith was to be the first act playing at Estadio Olímpico. The concert was cancelled due to a knee infection to lead guitarist Joe Perry.

Copa América matches

1975 Copa América

The Olímpico was the venue for the 1975 Copa América play-off final:[4]

2007 Copa América

The stadium was one of the venues for the 2007 Copa América. The following games were played at the stadium during said event:

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Anuario Conmebol Sudamericana 2022 . 3 April 2023 . CONMEBOL . 132 . 12 May 2023.
  2. Web site: Estadio Olímpico de la UCV - Caracas F.C. 2014-08-11. Football Tripper. en-GB. 2019-09-03.
  3. Web site: Football - Unión Sport Club (Venezuela) : palmares, résultats et identité. www.les-sports.info. 2019-09-03.
  4. Web site: Finals. Martin Tabeira. 31 January 2013. Copa América 1975. RSSSF. 5 April 2015.