Next Saturday, December 30, at 11:00, a match is scheduled at the Alfredo Di Stéfano stadium, part of the Florentino Pérez Football City complex. Real Madrid will host its final open training session in Valdebebas, marking the club’s return to work after a weeklong break following the Christmas league pause. Each year, the limited number of tickets allocated to members sparks a surge of demand that turns Real Madrid facilities into a hive of activity as fans seek a face-to-face moment with their stars.
Real Madrid announced these tickets to paying members this Tuesday, and they sold out within hours, creating a visible wave of interest around Valdebebas. Followers expressed complaints as queues built up in the Valdebebas parking area from early in the morning, underscoring the high anticipation for the session. Reports from El Periódico de España, cited by the Ibérica Prensa Group, confirm the long lines and the urgency among supporters to secure a place at the event.
Some fans endured as long as five hours to obtain the ticket they desired, while others left without securing entry after spending the entire morning in line. The earliest attendees even gathered in Valdebebas as early as 5:00 a.m., illustrating the eagerness surrounding this annual activity.
Several partners associated with Real Madrid voiced concerns about the organization surrounding access to the training session, which will be open to fans at Valdebebas next Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Questions arose about whether the venue was fully prepared to handle the crowds and the logistics involved in welcoming supporters into the training area, prompting conversations across the social sphere. A notable tweet from a supporter group highlighted safety and planning considerations, sparking further discussion among fans and observers alike.
Additional reports pointed to another organizational issue: only five of the eighteen ticket offices were opened, which intensified tension among subscribers attempting to purchase tickets. The frustration over wait times and the perceived gaps in ticket distribution fueled widespread dissatisfaction on social media, where critiques persisted throughout the day.