Soccer in Madrid

Fútbol is Spain's number-one sport, and Madrid has four teams, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Rayo Vallecano, and Getafe. The two major teams are Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. For tickets, either call a week in advance to reserve and pick them up at the stadium or stand in line at the stadium of your choice. The Estadio Santiago Bernabeu (Paseo de la Castellana 140, Chamartín. 91/398-4300. www.realmadrid.es), which seats 75,000, is home to Real Madrid, winner of a staggering nine European Champion's Cups. Atlético Madrid plays at the Estadio Vicente Calderón (Virgen del Puerto 67, Arganzuela. 91/366-4707 or 91/364-0888. www.clubatleticodemadrid.com), on the edge of the Manzanares River south of town.