Real Madrid Plans a Change at Santiago Bernabéu that Surprises Madrid Fans

Real Madrid has many challenges ahead that go beyond the sports field. That's why the executives led by Florentino Pérez have made certain decisions: some questioned, others with much support from the fans. However, it seems undeniable that they are having success.

The latest change Real Madrid faces is very striking and is causing a heated debate on social media. Because the Meringue bosses have reportedly decided to rename the white coliseum located on Concha Espina Avenue, a change as unexpected as it is controversial.

In that sense, Real Madrid would be preparing to call Santiago Bernabéu stadium 'Bernabéu'. This renaming of the mythical white stadium implies losing its first name. A clear reminder and tribute to the best president the white institution has had since its founding in 1902.

According to the information published since this decision was announced, The reasons for the stadium being called 'Bernabéu' would be for sponsorship and advertising. This decision advanced by MARCA has already caused an intense debate among all Madrid fans, especially on social media.

Unexpected modification

This is where the greatest resistance to the name change is found. Many argue that the removal of 'Santiago' from the current name of the Madridist stadium means losing a part of the club's identity. After all, Real Madrid is one of the few clubs known worldwide also thanks to its stadium.

At the same time, removing the name of the ex-president, leaving only his last name, would allow for the placement of a sponsor as has already happened in other Spanish stadiums. The cases of FC Barcelona or Atlético de Madrid are the most striking.

The most striking attempt to change the name of the white stadium occurred in 2013, when Madrid and Microsoft negotiated agreements to modernize the stadium. The change to Microsoft Santiago Bernabéu stadium didn't become a reality due to the firm refusal of the bosses led by Florentino Pérez, the same ones who remain in charge today.

It's not easy to guess the next step of the white executives in such a convoluted and thorny issue as the one they have just initiated with the stadium name change. We will have to wait for their next moves, especially looking toward an increasingly uncertain future in some aspects, to clarify this debate.