Real Madrid play at Wembley for the first time ever when they face Tottenham in the Champions League... but here are all the stadiums they HAVE played at in the UK (including Kilmarnock!)

  • Tottenham are due to host Real Madrid in a Champions League group-stage encounter on Wednesday 
  • It will be the first time Los Blancos have played a game in any competition at England's national stadium 
  • But they have played at several other venues across the UK, winning nine of the 20 competitive matches 
  • Old Trafford leads the way with five matches involving Real, White Hart Lane has hosted two 

Advertisement

REAL IN THE UK

Played: 20

Won: 9

Drawn: 4

Lost: 7

Goals scored/conceded: 31/28 

Advertisement

Real Madrid will make their Wembley bow when they take on Tottenham in the Champions League, with England's national stadium becoming the 15th UK venue to play host to the famous Spanish club in competitive matches.


From the most iconic grounds in the country, such as Old Trafford and Anfield, to lost stadia such as the Baseball Ground right through to more obscure locations including Kilmarnock's Rugby Park, Real have played on these shores 20 times in their history.

And their results have been mixed over the years. 

Sportsmail reflects on those games... 

Cristiano Ronaldo shows off his skills during a Real Madrid training session at Wembley - the side's first visit to the stadium 

Cristiano Ronaldo shows off his skills during a Real Madrid training session at Wembley - the side's first visit to the stadium 

Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid lifts The Champions League trophy following victory over Juventus in Cardiff in 2017

Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid lifts The Champions League trophy following victory over Juventus in Cardiff in 2017

Real conceded three goals to Eintracht Frankfurt but still comfortably won the 1960 European Cup final in Glasgow

Real conceded three goals to Eintracht Frankfurt but still comfortably won the 1960 European Cup final in Glasgow

Raul wheels away in celebration after scoring for Real at Old Trafford during a 2000 clash with Manchester United

Raul wheels away in celebration after scoring for Real at Old Trafford during a 2000 clash with Manchester United

 

ENGLAND 

OLD TRAFFORD

1957 – European Cup semi-final: United 2 Real 2

Madrid had won the first leg of this last-four clash 3-1 in the Bernabeu and quickly took a dominant position in the tie by scoring twice in the first half through Raymond Kopa and Hector Rial. 

United rallied after the break but goals from Tommy Taylor and Bobby Charlton were nowhere near enough to haul the hosts back into the match.

1968 – European Cup semi-final: United 1 Real 0

The first leg of the blockbuster semi was sealed by George Best's 35th-minute strike. United took their slender lead to the Bernabeu for the second leg and then produced a sensational comeback, from 3-1 down on the night with 17 minutes remaining, to book their place in the final. 

Victory over Benfica at Wembley followed. 

Denis Law and Real Madrid captain Francisco Gento exchange pennants prior to the 1968 meeting at Old Trafford

Denis Law and Real Madrid captain Francisco Gento exchange pennants prior to the 1968 meeting at Old Trafford

2000 – Champions League quarter-final: United 2 Real 3

United had earned a very creditable first-leg goalless draw in Spain but any optimism and hopes of qualification for the last four were quickly dashed as Madrid raced out of the traps. 

Roy Keane's own goal and a Raul brace had the visitors in total command and, though David Beckham and Paul Scholes put a gloss of respectability on the scoreline, the hosts were well and truly outgunned. 

2003 – Champions League quarter-final: United 4 Real 3

Trailing 3-0 from the first leg, Sir Alex Ferguson's side had it all to do. And having conceded three more goals by the hour mark progression was a virtual impossibility. 

Ronaldo opened the scoring in the 12th minute but Ruud van Nistelrooy equalised. Ronaldo restored Real's lead, only for Ivan Helguera to put through his own net. Again, Ronaldo struck, completing his hat-trick, and though there was a late United rally - with Beckham notching twice – Real were safely through.

2013 - Champions League Round of 16: United 1 Real 2

The tie was locked at 1-1 after the first leg and United edged in front when Sergio Ramos scored an own goal just after half-time. 

Once Nani was sent off, however, Real capitalised and edged out their hosts thanks to Luka Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored within three second-half minutes of each other.

Roy Keane tries to win the ball off Savio during a meeting of United and Madrid at Old Trafford in 2000

Roy Keane tries to win the ball off Savio during a meeting of United and Madrid at Old Trafford in 2000

Ruud van Nistelrooy bundles the ball home from close range during a meeting of the two sides in 2003

Ruud van Nistelrooy bundles the ball home from close range during a meeting of the two sides in 2003

Sergio Ramos puts the ball into the back of his own net during a last-16 encounter at Old Trafford in March 2013

Sergio Ramos puts the ball into the back of his own net during a last-16 encounter at Old Trafford in March 2013

PORTMAN ROAD

1973 – UEFA Cup 1st round: Ipswich 1 Real 0

The own goal glitch struck again as Madrid suffered a first-round, first-leg defeat at Portman Road. Full back Benito Rubinan was the guilty party on this occasion, putting through his own net in the 52nd minute of the game. 

The Tractor Boys completed a famous win over their illustrious opponents by stealing a goalless draw in Spain in the second leg.

BASEBALL GROUND

1975 – European Cup 2nd round: Derby 4 Real 1

The night Charlie George tamed Real Madrid. The striker's hat-trick helped the Rams to a famous win. George netted in the ninth minute and followed up with penalties on the quarter-hour and with 12 minutes remaining. 

David Nish was also among the goals for Derby, while Jose Pirri scored for Real. Sadly for the English side, they were beaten 5-1 in the second leg and eliminated. 

Derby forward Charlie George fires home the opening goal of his side's game against Madrid in 1975

Derby forward Charlie George fires home the opening goal of his side's game against Madrid in 1975

WHITE HART LANE

1985 – UEFA Cup quarter-final: Spurs 0 Real 1

Madrid were underdogs for this one but ended up victorious. Steve Perryman's 15-minute own goal was enough to win the game on the night and the tie overall, thanks to a goalless second leg in the Bernabeu. 

Real went on to win the UEFA Cup that year. 

2011 – Champions League quarter-final: Spurs 0 Real 1

A terrible error from goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes, who spilled Ronaldo's shot into the back of the Spurs net, settled the game on the night but the tie was in reality already over after Real's 4-0 demolition of Tottenham at the Bernabeu in the first leg.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Garth Crooks causes problems for the Real Madrid goalkeeper Miguel Angel in 1985

Tottenham Hotspur striker Garth Crooks causes problems for the Real Madrid goalkeeper Miguel Angel in 1985

Gareth Bale, then at Tottenham, takes the ball away from Sergio Ramos during a Champions League quarter-final in 2011

Gareth Bale, then at Tottenham, takes the ball away from Sergio Ramos during a Champions League quarter-final in 2011

ELLAND ROAD

2000 – Champions League group stage: Leeds 0 Real 2

Leeds held their own for almost 70 minutes of this group-stage encounter in the Spanish capital, with a team featuring Dominic Matteo and Jacob Burns keeping the Galacticos of Luis Figo, Raul and Roberto Carlos at bay. 

Then Fernando Hierro broke the deadlock and Raul netted two minutes later. 

End of contest. Leeds did make it out of their group, however, and got all the way to the semi-finals before being beaten by Valencia. 

Real's legendary Portuguese winger Luis Figo keeps the ball away from Ian Harte of Leeds at Elland Road in 2000

Real's legendary Portuguese winger Luis Figo keeps the ball away from Ian Harte of Leeds at Elland Road in 2000

HIGHBURY

2006 – Champions League Round of 16: Arsenal 0 Real 0

Having won in the Bernabeu thanks to Thierry Henry's goal, Arsenal defended for their lives in the return fixture in London and did so successfully. 

Both Jose Antonio Reyes and Raul struck the frame of the goal as Madrid pushed for an equaliser in vain. 

Raul goes careering into Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann as the Gunners held on for a draw at Highbury in 2006

Raul goes careering into Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann as the Gunners held on for a draw at Highbury in 2006

ANFIELD

2009 – Champions League Round of 16: Liverpool 4 Real 0

What a night for the Anfield crowd. Fernando Torres was in irresistible form as Liverpool inflicted an absolute hammering. 

The former Atletico Madrid striker got the Reds going in the 16th minute before Steven Gerrard added a second from the spot.

Ryan Babel crossed for Gerrard to slap home the third and, late in the game, Andrea Dossena even got in on the act. Added to their 1-0 first-leg win, the result saw Liverpool coast into the quarter-finals.

2014 - Champions League Group Stage: Liverpool 0 Real 3

It was a different story four years later. Real schooled Brendan Rodgers' Liverpool team on their own pitch, storming into a 3-0 lead by half-time.

Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring after 23 minutes - an effort which made him only the second player to score 70 Champions League goals - before a Karim Benzema double took the game away from Liverpool.

Steven Gerrard steers home a penalty during Liverpool's 4-0 win over Real Madrid at Anfield in 2009

Steven Gerrard steers home a penalty during Liverpool's 4-0 win over Real Madrid at Anfield in 2009

ETIHAD STADIUM

2012 – Champions League group stage: City 1 Real 1

Manchester City had to win this game to make it out of the group but they fell behind to Karim Benzema's opener for Real. 

Sergio Aguero did equalise from the penalty spot but Roberto Mancini's men couldn't find the goal they needed to give themselves the chance of qualification. 

Karim Benzema celebrates his goal during Madrid's 1-1 draw with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in 2012

Karim Benzema celebrates his goal during Madrid's 1-1 draw with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in 2012

 

SCOTLAND

HAMPDEN PARK

1960 – European Cup final: Real 7 Eintracht Frankfurt 3

A then-record crowd for a European Cup final saw Madrid secure their fifth continental crown in style. Frankfurt took an early lead but from the moment Alfredo di Stefano equalised midway through the first half it was one-way traffic. 

Di Stefano ended with a hat-trick and the great Hungarian goalscorer Ferenc Puskas helped himself to four as the Germans were swept aside.

Richard Kress scores one of his two goals for Eintracht Frankfurt against Madrid at Hampden Park in 1960

Richard Kress scores one of his two goals for Eintracht Frankfurt against Madrid at Hampden Park in 1960

IBROX

1963 – European Cup 1st round: Rangers 0 Real 1 

Rangers held out until the 86th minute of this preliminary round first-leg encounter at Ibrox before being breached by the magnificent Puskas. 

They didn't fare so well in the return fixture in Spain, conceding to Puskas again inside three minutes and losing 6-0 to a Real side who were eventually beaten in the final by Inter Milan. 

RUGBY PARK

1965 – European Cup 1st round: Kilmarnock 2 Real 2

As extraordinary night at Rugby Park saw Killie draw first blood after 20 minutes 18-year-old Tommy McLean's penalty. 

It took just five minutes for Pirri to equalise and Amancio Amaro put the visitors in front in the second half but Kilmarnock came again... and somehow managed to equalise through Brian McIlroy. Sadly for the Scots, the second leg was not quite as close, with Madrid winning 5-1.

CELTIC PARK

1980 – European Cup quarter-final: Celtic 2 Real 0

A magnificent night for Celtic, who saw off their Spanish guests thanks to second-half goals from George McCluskey and John Doyle. 

The visitors featured the likes of Laurie Cunningham and Vicente del Bosque in their ranks. Unfortunately for the Bhoys, Madrid won the second leg 3-0 and progressed.

Real Madrid winger Laurie Cunningham moves forward with the ball during a European Cup quarter-final in 1980

Real Madrid winger Laurie Cunningham moves forward with the ball during a European Cup quarter-final in 1980

 

WALES

NINIAN PARK

1971 – European Cup Winners’ Cup quarter-final: Cardiff 1 Real 0

Brian Clark secured immortal status at Ninian Park by scoring the winner on the night, a 31st-minute header from Nigel Rees's cross. The Bluebirds couldn't make the advantage count in the second leg at the Bernabeu, however, as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat to exit the competition.

Real Madrid's Benito outjumps Peter King of Cardiff during a European Cup Winners' Cup clash at Ninian Park in 1971

Real Madrid's Benito outjumps Peter King of Cardiff during a European Cup Winners' Cup clash at Ninian Park in 1971

CARDIFF CITY STADIUM

2014 – UEFA Super Cup: Real 2 Sevilla 0

Ronaldo scored either side of half-time to helped Champions League winners Real add the European Super Cup to their trophy haul.  

Madrid celebrate their UEFA Super Cup victory over Sevilla at the Cardiff City Stadium in August 2014

Madrid celebrate their UEFA Super Cup victory over Sevilla at the Cardiff City Stadium in August 2014

PRINCIPALITY STADIUM

2017 – Champions League final: Real 4 Juve 1

Ronaldo was the headliner again with two goals in a comprehensive victory for Real, who became the first team to retain the Champions League title. Ronaldo opened the scoring before Mario Mandzukic's stunning overhead kick levelled the scores in Cardiff. Casemiro's deflected shot restored Madrid's lead, Ronaldo added a third and, after Juan Cuadrado had been sent off, Marco Asensio netted the fourth in the final minute.

Marco Asensio wheels away in celebration after scoring Madrid's fourth goal in their 4-1 win over Juventus in Cardiff in June

Marco Asensio wheels away in celebration after scoring Madrid's fourth goal in their 4-1 win over Juventus in Cardiff in June

P.S. HERE ARE SOME OF THE FRIENDLIES THAT REAL MADRID CAME TO BRITAIN TO PLAY IN

Arsenal beat Real 3-1 at Highbury in November 1999 - the friendly fixture was Lee Dixon's testimonial match

Arsenal beat Real 3-1 at Highbury in November 1999 - the friendly fixture was Lee Dixon's testimonial match

Ronaldo, left, scores his second goal as Real Madrid beat Bournemouth 6-0 on the south coast in July 2013

Ronaldo, left, scores his second goal as Real Madrid beat Bournemouth 6-0 on the south coast in July 2013

The comments below have not been moderated.

The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.

We are no longer accepting comments on this article.