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Madrid, Sports Hub: Football, Equestrian, and International Awards in April and May

The Spanish capital hosts a packed sports agenda featuring key LaLiga and Champions League matches, a prestigious international show jumping competition, and the Laureus Awards gala.

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The city of Madrid is gearing up for an exciting April and May, hosting crucial football encounters, a prominent equestrian event, and the prestigious Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony.

Madrid's sports calendar is intensifying with world-class events. Football fans will have the opportunity to witness high-level matches, including the clash between Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. This decisive match will take place on April 14 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium, where Simeone's team will seek a comeback.
In addition to the Champions League, the capital will host several LaLiga EA Sports matches. Atlético de Madrid will face Athletic Club Bilbao on April 25 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium, while Real Madrid will host Deportivo Alavés on April 21 at the Bernabéu Stadium. Also, CD Leganés will play against FC Andorra on April 26 at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque, and Getafe CF will face FC Barcelona on April 25 at the Coliseum. Rayo Vallecano will play against Real Sociedad on April 26 at the Estadio de Vallecas.
Beyond football, equestrian sports will have their moment of glory with the 115th Madrid International Show Jumping Competition, part of the Longines Global Champions Tour circuit. This event will bring together elite riders at the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid from May 15 to 17. Likewise, the Grand Prix de Madrid 2026 tennis tournament will be held from April 5 to 12 at the same Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, featuring WTA 125 and ATP Challenger 75 tournaments.
Finally, the city will host the Laureus World Sports Awards gala on April 20 at the Crystal Gallery of the Palacio de Cibeles. This ceremony will recognize the world's most outstanding athletes, solidifying Madrid as a meeting point for international sporting excellence.

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