The Santiago Bernabéu of the 21st century: the incredible system which withdraws and preserves the playing surface

The Santiago Bernabéu of the 21st century: the amazing process to install the roof structure on the east stand

The two connected mega-trusses weight 2,000 tonnes and have been moved 140 metres.

The Santiago Bernabéu of the 21st century: the incredible footage of the first two mega trusses moving into place

Four carts with 64 wheels move these mega trusses 9 meters over 90 minutes.

The Santiago Bernabéu of the 21st century: the first spectacular roof mega-truss is hoisted into place

It weighs 800 tonnes and measures 144 metres long. It was hoisted 32 metres in six hours at a pace of 5 metres per hour.

The Santiago Bernabéu of the 21st century: the work on the new roof is advancing

Progress on a number of key aspects of the project: retractable grandstand and new car park, pedestrian plaza and new building on Padre Damián.

Progress of Santiago Bernabéu redevelopment work

Closure of north and south trusses between the Castellana and Padre Damián, a key element within the new roof structure.

Progress on the main trusses on Castellana and Padre Damián, key elements in the new roof

Replacing the pitch

Lifting the segments of the new roof

Modernisation of the playing field facilities

Dismantling the old roof in order to install the new one

Construction of the new towers on the Paseo de la Castellana side

Dismantling of the east towers on Padre Damián street

Demolition of the La Esquina shopping centre and underground car park