Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu sets attendance world record for a youth match in U20 Intercontinental Cup

Real Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu sets attendance world record for a youth match in U20 Intercontinental Cup As reported by AS , Real Madrid’s stadium, the Santiago Bernabeu has made history today when it hosted the U20 Intercontinental Cup final. A total of 52,117 spectators attended the meeting between Real Madrid and Santiago Wanderers in the U20 Intercontinental Cup, setting a new world record for attendance at a youth football match. What made the occasion even more special is that Real Madrid Juvenil A went on to win the match 3-1 and lift the Intercontinental Cup trophy after a chaotic final at the iconic stadium. Bernabeu comfortably surpasses previous record The attendance figure is significantly higher than the previous record, which was set during the Flamengo vs Barcelona match at the Maracana in 2025. That game attracted 45,656 spectators. The Bernabeu therefore surpassed the previous mark by 6,461 fans, an increase of 14.2%. Real Madrid Juvenil A won the U20 Intercontinental Cup. (Picture credit: X/@lafabricacrm) The gap is even greater compared with the other recent editions of the tournament. In 2022, Benfica vs Peñarol at Montevideo’s Estadio Centenario drew 40,579 spectators. The following year, Boca Juniors vs AZ Alkmaar at La Bombonera attracted 37,386. The lowest attendance came in 2024, when Flamengo vs Olympiacos at the Maracana drew 31,237 fans. In comparison, the Bernabeu attendance figure was more than 20,800 higher, representing an increase of 66.8%. The latest attendance is also around 35% higher than the average of the previous four editions, which stood at approximately 38,700 spectators per match. A triumphant outing Real Madrid’s Juvenil A setup, managed by Alvaro Lopez, went on to lift the U20 Intercontinental Cup at the Santiago Bernabeu by beating Santiago Wanderers. The Merengues’ youth team entered the final as reigning UEFA Youth League champions after defeating Club Brugge in May, while Santiago Wanderers had earned their place by winning the Copa Libertadores at the same age level. Daniel Yanez gave the hosts the lead before the South American outfit equalised after the break through Christian Silva despite being down to ten men. Substitute Fran Santamaria handed Real Madrid the lead again in the 81st minute, making it 2-1, before Santiago Wanderers lost the plot and saw two more players get sent off, leaving them with only eight players on the field. Roberto Martin then added the third for Real Madrid deep into stoppage time to kill the tie and secure the trophy for his team.