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Last full accuracy audit: 2026-08-28 · 30 entries checked · 57 flagged · 117 issues confirmed · 26 corrected · 91 still open
Vicente Calderón — The stadium did not host a UEFA Cup Final in 1974; Atlético's 1974 European Cup Final was a single match played at Heysel Stadium in Brussels, while Vicente Calderón actually hosted the first leg of the 1985 UEFA Cup Final.
Vicente Calderón — Labeling ~54,907 as the 'peak' capacity is incorrect; this figure reflects the final all-seater capacity before closure, whereas the stadium's actual historical peak capacity was approximately 68,000–70,000 (reached in the 1980s).
Atleti — La Liga Titles Count: The entry claims 11 La Liga titles, but the official count recognized by La Liga and RFEF as of 2024 is 10 (last won in 2020-21).
Atleti — Cultural Geography Error: Describing Atletico as a symbol of Madrid's 'northern soul' contradicts the widely accepted canon that Atletico represents the working-class south/west (Carabanchel/Vallecas), while Real Madrid is associated with the north/center aris
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1962 — The entry identifies Jaime Lacoste as the manager; the manager for the 1962 Cup Winners' Cup final was Jacinto Quincoces.
UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1962 — The entry states Adelardo Rodríguez scored twice and Joaquín Peiró once in the final; historically, Joaquín Peiró scored two goals (a brace) and Adelardo Rodríguez scored one.
First La Liga Title (1950) — Adrián Escudero was incorrectly listed as the 1949-50 Pichichi winner/top scorer; Telmo Zarra actually won it with 25 goals to Escudero's 23.
First La Liga Title (1950) — José María García-Aranda was incorrectly described as a creative midfielder and squad member; he was a sports journalist and football official, not a player.
European Cup Final (1974) — The LORE section states 'only a tied aggregate score in the second leg triggered this rare rematch'. This is factually incorrect regarding European Cup Final rules. Finals were single matches; there was no 'aggregate score' involved in triggering a replay. The
Founding in 1903 — The entry incorrectly identifies 'Hipódromo de la Castellana' as the first stadium; historical records confirm the club's earliest official matches were played at the Campo de la calle de O'Donnell.
Merger with Aviación Nacional — The entry incorrectly claims Ricardo Zamora was associated with RCD Espanyol during the late 1930s/early 1940s and did not join in 1936; historically, Zamora joined Athletic Club de Madrid (Atlético Madrid) in 1936 as a player-coach and remained with the club
Vicente Calderón Stadium Era — The stadium was officially renamed Estadio Vicente Calderón in 1977 (not 1980), and since President Calderón died in 1987, the renaming occurred during his lifetime rather than posthumously.
Vicente Calderón Stadium Era — The 1974 European Cup Final was hosted at Heysel Stadium in Brussels, Belgium, not at the Vicente Calderón Stadium.
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