Real Madrid and the ONCE Foundation sealed a new alliance to reinforce accessibility at the SantiagoBernabéu stadium, as announced on Tuesday. The agreement, signed by EmilioButragueño, director of Institutional Relations of the club, and AlbertoDurán, executive vice president of the Foundation, aims to expand personalized attention to fans with disabilities during matches.
Real Madrid has been working on improving its facilities to ensure that all fans can enjoy the experience at the Bernabéu. After several pilot tests in which the accessibility service received very positive comments, the signing of the agreement will allow the consolidation and expansion of the measures already implemented. Planned improvements include more adapted seating, improved access for people in wheelchairs and specialist assistance for visually impaired spectators.
Butragueño explained that the initiative "has made it possible to facilitate access to the stadium, improve the care and support processes and offer a more accessible experience to fans with disabilities who attend the matches played at the SantiagoBernabéu." For his part, Durán highlighted that the collaboration represents "the union of two very important brands: one of reference in the social field and another with global recognition in the sports field that, through its Foundation, demonstrates its commitment and concern for society."
The event was attended by several representatives of ONCE and organizations linked to sports for the blind and the Paralympics. Among them were LuisNatalioRoyoPaz, territorial delegate of ONCE in Madrid; ÁngelLuisGómezBlázquez, president of the Spanish Federation of Sports for the Blind; FranciscoBotíaRobles, general director of the Spanish Paralympic Committee; and JoséLuisMartínezDonoso, general director of the ONCE Foundation. The participation of these leaders underlines the multidisciplinary nature and social importance of the initiative.
With the new agreement, Real Madrid and the ONCE Foundation plan to continue expanding the facilities and accessibility services, ensuring that the experience at the Bernabéu is inclusive and accessible for all fans. The club and the Foundation have indicated that they will continue to evaluate and improve their processes, with the aim of establishing an accessibility standard that can be replicated in other Spanish and world football stadiums.