THE MINIESTADI, IN DETAIL

Inauguration date: 23 September 1982
Capacity: 15.276 espectators
Pitch dimensions: 103 x 65 m.
Complementary Instalations: two training pitches

Miniestadi

Opened on 23rd September 1982, the Miniestadi is a ground used by Barca's reserve teams.

On the 23rd September 1982, the Miniestadi, brainchild of architect Josep Casals and project manager Ramon Domenech, was inaugurated. In just nine months the stadium, with a capacity of 15.276 split in two tiers and with a covered grandstand, was completed. The pitch measures 103 metres by 65 metres.

Facilities

Next to the 'Mini' (the nickname bestowed on the new ground) there are two training pitches, called pitch 3 and 4, which have artificial turf. This last pitch, of regulation size, is 100 metres by 70 metres and has seating for 1000 spectators. The Miniestadi normally hosts FC Barcelona B and FC Barcelona C matches.

Main sporting events

Amongst the highlights of matches played at the Mini, the Copa del Rey match in the 1983-84 season between a Barca reserve side, known at the time as Barça Atlètic, and the Real Madrid first team stands out. The 0-0 draw turned out to be an historic result as the 1-0 scoreline in the return leg proved to be enough to put the Barça youngsters through. Four years later, in the 1987-88 season the stadium was fill to capacity once more for an under-19 Barça-Real Madrid match.

The Mini has also hosted Andorra's international fixtures including games against Ireland and Holland. The Barcelona Dragons were based there in 2002. It is also the customary location for the Clubs Presidential elections.

Capacity crowd for Paris broadcast

But one of the most emotional evenings at the Miniestadi was the broadcast of the 2006 Champions League Final. Saint-Denis in Paris was not the only stadium in Europe to be enraptured by FC Barcelona?s victory. 11,000 people filled every seat to watch Barça on the giant screen as they came from behind to beat Arsenal and claim the trophy for the second time. It was yet another unforgettable evening for FC Barcelona?s amazing supporters.