The whites' stadium already bears the symbol that identifies it: the Real Madrid shield was installed today on the façade of the Bernabéu, next to the name of the venue. The placement took place throughout the morning, and from La Castellana Avenue visitors can see the emblem and the name of the stadium in the same line of sight.
This action is part of the remodeling that the club has been carrying out in the last year. The decision to place the shield on the façade has generated great expectation among fans, who have long requested that the club's symbol be visible outside the stadium. With the installation, Real Madrid fulfills one of the most notable goals of the renovation project.
However, the intervention has not been accepted by everyone. A sector of fans maintains that the stadium should continue to be called SantiagoBernabéu, as it has historically, and consider that the name change to simply Bernabéu is inappropriate. Those responsible for the club, for their part, have justified the decision to eliminate “Santiago” from the name and the incorporation of the shield, arguing that it is a modernization of the space and a way to reinforce the club's identity.
Real Madrid has communicated that the new name and logo have been updated on the façade of the main entrance, and that the change is maintained on all the signage at the venue. Despite the controversy, the club continues with the final phase of the remodeling, which includes improvements to the infrastructure and the experience of stadium attendees. Fans can expect the Bernabéu to be clearly identified with the crest and simplified name from now on, marking a new chapter in the club's history.