Real Madrid show off their extraordinary new retractable pitch that can be stored beneath the Santiago Bernabeu with the click of a button, with the Spanish giants set to earn BILLIONS in additional revenue after the stunning transformation

Real Madrid has released stunning images showing how their new retractable pitch at the Santiago Bernabeu works.

The renovation work on the stadium of the Spanish giants started more than two years ago, but the end result shows that it has been more than worth the wait.

The video shows how the fully extendable field can be stowed away under the stadium with just the click of a button.

Then when it comes to game day, the pitch is moved back to ground level, with the various parts of the surface sliding into place as part of a smoothing operation.

Maintaining the quality of the pitch is paramount, and Madrid have left no stone unturned from this perspective.

They have now released footage showing how their retractable field works

Major redevelopment work has been carried out at the Bernabeu over the past two years

The Bernabeu also now has a retractable roof to complement the retractable pitch

The club has installed air conditioning, LED lighting and ultraviolet light therapy to keep the surface in top condition.

Madrid are not the first team to install a retractable pitch, as Tottenham also included one as part of their stadium when they moved into their new ground in 2019. However, Madrid has taken the standard of retractable pitches to the next level with their remarkable attention. in detail.

Over the past four years, Spurs have managed to host major events such as NFL games and pop concerts, including Beyonce earlier this year, to bring in additional revenue for the club.

After the redevelopment, Madrid is also expected to attract some of the biggest events in the world to their stadium, with basketball games and trade shows likely to take place at the Bernabeu in the not too distant future.

This will bring them billions in revenue as Madrid look to cement itself as Europe’s biggest club.

Not only the field has been redeveloped; Madrid has also added a retractable roof to their iconic stadium.

The club had also released footage this weekend highlighting the changes to the Bernabeu, receiving widespread critical acclaim online.

Gary Neville was quick to praise the spectacular stadium, writing on X, “That’s how you do it!”

Jude Bellingham scored an injury time winner in Madrid’s first game on their new pitch

Neville has spoken out in recent years in his criticism of the lack of renovation at Old Trafford under the Glazers, but has clearly been impressed by the work that has been done in the Spanish capital.

Madrid played their first three league games of the season away from home as their stadium was finalized, but their players got their first taste of the action at the redeveloped Bernabeu on Saturday.

The grand opening couldn’t have gone much better for Madrid, as they fought back after a goal to beat Getafe 2-1, with Jude Bellingham scoring the stoppage time winner in the summer.

His late goal sparked wild celebrations, with over 80,000 fans hailing their newest star in a historic night for Los Blancos.