Estadio Monumental "U"

{{Short description|Football stadium in Lima, Peru}}
{{Other uses of|Estadio Monumental}}
{{Infobox venue
| stadium_name=Estadio Monumental
| nickname=
| fullname=Estadio Monumental
| image=[[File:Estadio Monumental 2021.jpg|300px]]
| caption=Aerial view
| location=[[Ate District|Ate]], [[Lima]], [[Peru]]
| coordinates = {{Coord|-12.055665|-76.935883|}}
| broke_ground=16 January 1991
| built=1991–2000
| opened=2 July 2000
| owner= [[Club Universitario de Deportes]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ipd.gob.pe/41-institucional/direcciones-nacionales/disede?start=16|title=.Información sobre la capacidad máxima de los estadios y límites para el aforo.|publisher=ipd.gob.pe |access-date=2016-09-19}}</ref>
| surface=[[Grass]]
| architect=Walter Lavalleja Sarries
| project_manager=Walter Lavalleja Sarries
| structural engineer=
| services engineer=
| general_contractor=
| main_contractors=Gremco<br />Progreso International
| dimensions={{cvt|105|x|69|m|lk=in}}
| tenants=[[Club Universitario de Deportes]] (2000–present)
| construction_cost=[[Peruvian nuevo sol|S/.]]146,538,000
| seating_capacity=80,093
| Suites    = 1,251
}}

The '''Estadio Monumental''' (''Monumental Stadium'') is a [[association football|football]] [[stadium]] in the district of [[Ate District|Ate]] in [[Lima]], Peru. It is the home of [[Club Universitario de Deportes]], and it was opened in 2000 to replace the [[Estadio Teodoro Lolo Fernandez]]. Its only legal owner is the club itself.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://elcomercio.pe/deporte-total/futbol-peruano/universitario-deportes-dueno-estadio-monumental-18-anos-noticia-nndc-568412-noticia/ |title=Universitario ya es dueño del Estadio Monumental tras 18 años |language=es |website=elcomercio.pe |date=2018-10-16}}</ref> Designed by Progreso International and Gremco S.A., Uruguayan architect Walter Lavalleja Sarriés led the construction of the stadium.<ref name=Lavalleja>{{cite web|url=http://www.elpais.com.uy/especiales/Anuarios/2000/13.html|title=Walter Lavalleja Sarries: un continente de cemento|publisher=elpais.com.uy|language=es|access-date=24 November 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.peru.com/futbol/autonoticias/FutbolNacional/2007/08/02/DetalleNoticia92652.asp|title=Por fin el Monumental es de Universitario|language=es|publisher=futbolperuano.com|access-date=22 November 2007|archive-date=4 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131104113342/http://www.peru.com/futbol/autonoticias/FutbolNacional/2007/08/02/DetalleNoticia92652.asp|url-status=dead}}</ref> At the time of its construction, it became Peru's largest stadium and also the [[List of South American stadiums by capacity|5th largest]] in [[South America]].<ref name="FPF Monumental">{{cite web|url=http://www.fpf.com.pe/escenario.htm|title=Escenario|publisher=Federación Peruana de Fútbol|language=es|access-date=19 June 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090504073948/http://www.fpf.com.pe/escenario.htm|archive-date=4 May 2009}}</ref> Since its expansion to 80,000 capacity in early [[2020s]], it has become the second-largest stadium by seating capacity on the continent.  
The stadium was built in accordance with [[FIFA]]’s manual of technical specifications for [[FIFA World Cup|World Cup]] finals.<ref name="FPF Monumental"/>

The stadium has hosted some of the [[Peru national football team]]'s international matches including FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. It also hosted the final stages of the [[2008 Copa Perú]]. However, the Monumental was absent from the organization of the [[2004 Copa América]] because of conflicts between the club and the organizers. In addition, between its opening in 2000 until 2007, only one edition of the [[Peruvian Clásico]] was played due to security concerns; however, in late 2008, the derby returned to the stadium.

On November 5, 2019, the Estadio Monumental was selected by [[CONMEBOL]] to host the [[2019 Copa Libertadores Final]], won by [[Clube de Regatas do Flamengo|Flamengo]] against [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]] (2-1), after the outbreak of [[2019 Chilean protests]] raised security concerns about the development of the match in [[Santiago, Chile|Santiago]], city initially chosen as host.

==Building==
Located on Avenida Prolongación Javier Prado Este, the 85.000-spectator stadium and the surrounding sport complex cover an area of {{cvt|186542|m2|sqft}}. There are 3 fields; the stadium field and two training grounds. The stadium is divided into two main sections; the lower section of stands for the general public and the upper section of 6 floors of [[luxury boxes]]. The lower section of the stadium consists of four stands—known as Norte, Sur, Oriente, and Occidente (North, South, East, and West respectively)—each having its own entrance. The east and west [[bleachers|stands]] are all-seaters, while the north and south stands have standing [[Terrace (stadium)|terraces]]. Behind the western and eastern stands, there is a handicapped zone. In the center of the western stand the ''Palco Oficial'' is situated for about 600 spectators, which has a private entrance and commodities such as bathrooms and a cafeteria. Together, these four stands can receive 65,000 spectators. The upper section consists of the luxury box suites which are 1,250 in total for 20,000 spectators approximately; the suite owners have a private parking lot.<ref name="FPF Monumental"/><ref name="El Estadio Monumental">{{cite web|title=El Estadio "Monumental"|work=clubuniversitario.galeon.com|language=es|url=http://clubuniversitario.galeon.com/productos902537.html|access-date=Jun 19, 2006|archive-date=August 20, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080820162222/http://clubuniversitario.galeon.com/productos902537.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The main field is {{cvt|18|m|ft}} below ground level and from the outside the stadium, only the luxury suites are visible. The field is {{cvt|105|x|70|m|ft}} in size. Modern [[Floodlights (sport)|floodlighting]] was installed, with a total of 160 Ultra Sport General Electric spotlights of 2,000&nbsp;watts with four levels of illumination. Above the northern stand, an [[LED]] display electronic [[scoreboard]] stands which measures {{cvt|8|x|10|m|ft}}. Above the southern stand, a [[Philips]] screen is situated that measures {{cvt|10|x|6|m|ft}}. Above the western stand, a surveillance room with eight security cameras monitoring the interiors and exteriors of the stadium. The field is watered by sprinkler irrigation.<ref name="FPF Monumental"/><ref name="El Estadio Monumental"/>

The stadium has four changing rooms which are below the western stand; two of them are the main changing rooms for the main game the stadium hosts, while the other two are for teams participating in a preliminary match. The changing rooms include showers, bathrooms, dressing rooms, and massage rooms. The main changing rooms have an office for the manager of the team. There is also an anti-doping room, a referees changing room, and a chapel. Below the southern stand is a changing room for musical concert personnel.<ref name="El Estadio Monumental"/>

In the western stand–Occidente–the first floor of the upper section was exclusively made for the media and press. There are 168 positions for newspaper journalists in addition to 32 cabins for radio broadcasts as well as 5 specially-made positions for television broadcasts. Two photography laboratories are available. Several rooms are also available for the press, press conferences, telecommunications, and accreditation.<ref name="FPF Monumental"/>

[[File:Monumental_Av_Javier_Prado.jpg|thumb|center|900px|View of the stadium from Avenida Javier Prado.]]

==Tenants==
[[Universitario de Deportes]] is the Monumental's principal tenant as well as the owner of the entire sports complex. The football club plays its home games for domestic and international matches since its opening in 2000. The inaugural match was played on 2 July 2000 against [[Sporting Cristal]] for the local [[Peruvian Primera División|Primera División]] with a record assistance of 54,708 spectators (not counting luxury boxes). The new stadium replaced the club's [[Estadio Teodoro Lolo Fernandez]] which now serves as the club's social headquarters in addition to a training centre. Since its opening, the most important derby of Peru has been repeatedly prohibited from being played there because of security issues. On 26 June 2002, the [[Peruvian Clásico|derby]] was allowed to be played for the first time at the Monumental between Universitario and [[Alianza Lima]] for the [[2002 Torneo Descentralizado|Torneo Apertura]] trophy. This first leg match was a 1–0 victory for Universitario; however the aftermath of the match inside and outside of stadium was disastrous leading to further prohibition of the match from the Monumental. After the derby's six-year absence from the Monumental, on 14 September 2008 the Estadio Monumental hosted a second derby after the club fought bitterly, seeking the authorities' approval to be able to host the game. This time the derby was successfully hosted without security issues and subsequently the stadium was not rejected for further derby matches in the following seasons.

The [[Peru national football team]] has been a minor tenant of the Monumental. Although the [[Estadio Nacional (Lima)|Estadio Nacional]] is the national team's home venue, on more than one occasion has Peru played at the Monumental. The first match Peru played at the Monumental was on 2 June 2001 against [[Ecuador national football team|Ecuador]] for the [[2002 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)|2002 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers]]. The match was an unfortunate 2–1 loss for the home side. A second qualifier was played later that year against [[Bolivia national football team|Bolivia]] which was also their last fixture of the 2002 qualifiers which ended in a 1–1 draw. The Monumental hosted a third match for the national team in 2003, however this was only a friendly against [[Paraguay national football team|Paraguay]]; the match was Peru's second loss at this stadium. Peru's fourth match at the Monumental was a new qualifying match in 2003 for the [[2006 FIFA World Cup]] against [[Brazil national football team|Brazil]]. The match was 1–1 draw and there was a record assistance of 59,566 spectators. Due to the installation of artificial turf at the Estadio Nacional, the Estadio Monumental hosted 8 of Peru's [[2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)|2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers]]. Of these 8 matches, 2 wins were achieved against [[Venezuela national football team|Venezuela]] and [[Uruguay national football team|Uruguay]], both 1–0 victories.

The stadium hosted the ''Finalisima'' of the [[2008 Copa Perú]]. This was the final stage of Peru's promotion tournament in which four teams played in six matches in order to gain promotion to the first division. The champion [[Sport Huancayo]] and runner-up [[Colegio Nacional Iquitos]] were promoted the first division while third place [[Atlético Torino]] and fourth place [[Cobresol FBC]] were promoted to the [[Peruvian Segunda División|Segunda División]].

The Monumental had a chance to be a venue for the [[2004 Copa América]], however conflict ignited between the club and the tournament organizers which led to the absence of this stadium from the event.

[[File:EstadioUniversitario.jpg|center|thumb|900px|Panoramic view of Universitario's 85,000-seater stadium on 29 September 2019 for the Descentralizado against rival Alianza Lima.]]

==Peru national football team records==
[[File:Lolo fernandez 2021.jpg|thumb|right|Front entrance of the stadium where the statue dedicated to [[Teodoro Fernández]] can be seen.]]
{|class="wikitable"
! Date !! Opponent !! Result !! Score !! Type
|-
|-bgcolor="#ffbbbb"
|2 June 2001 || {{fb|ECU}} ||align=center | L ||align=center | 1–2 || 2002 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
|-
|-bgcolor="#ffffbb"
|14 November 2001 || {{fb|BOL}} ||align=center | D ||align=center | 1–1 || 2002 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
|-
|-bgcolor="#ffbbbb"
|30 March 2003 || {{fb|PAR}} ||align=center | L ||align=center | 0–1 || [[Friendly match]]
|-
|-bgcolor="#ffffbb"
|16 November 2003 || {{fb|BRA}} ||align=center | D ||align=center | 1–1 || 2006 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
|-
|-bgcolor="#ffbbbb"
|4 September 2004 || {{fb|ARG}} ||align=center | L ||align=center | 1–3 || 2006 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
|-
|-bgcolor="#ffffbb"
|8 September 2007 || {{fb|COL}} ||align=center | D ||align=center | 2–2 || Friendly match
|-
|-bgcolor="#bbffbb"
|12 September 2007 || {{fb|BOL}} ||align=center | W ||align=center | 2–0 || Friendly match
|-
|-bgcolor="#ffffbb"
|13 October 2007 || {{fb|PAR}} ||align=center | D ||align=center | 0–0 || 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
|-
|-bgcolor="#ffffbb"
|19 November 2007 || {{fb|BRA}} ||align=center | D ||align=center | 1–1 || 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
|-
|-bgcolor="#ffffbb"
|14 June 2008 || {{fb|COL}} ||align=center | D ||align=center | 1–1 || 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
|-
|-bgcolor="#bbffbb"
|6 September 2008 || {{fb|VEN}} ||align=center | W ||align=center | 1–0 || 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
|-
|-bgcolor="#ffffbb"
|10 September 2008 || {{fb|ARG}} ||align=center | D ||align=center | 1–1 || 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
|-
|-bgcolor="#ffbbbb"
|28 March 2009 || {{fb|CHI}} ||align=center | L ||align=center | 1–3 || 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
|-
|-bgcolor="#ffbbbb"
|7 June 2009 || {{fb|ECU}} ||align=center | L ||align=center | 1–2 || 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
|-
|-bgcolor="#bbffbb"
|5 September 2009 || {{fb|URU}} ||align=center | W ||align=center | 1–0 || 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
|-
|-bgcolor="#bbffbb"
|31 August 2017 || {{fb|BOL}} ||align=center | W ||align=center | 2–1 || 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifier
|-
|-bgcolor="#bbffbb"
|6 June 2019 || {{fb|CRC}} ||align=center | W ||align=center | 1–0 || Friendly match
|-
|-bgcolor="#ffbbbb"
|10 June 2019 || {{fb|COL}} ||align=center | L ||align=center | 0–3 || Friendly match
|-
|-bgcolor="#bbffbb"
|16 November 2022 || {{fb|PAR}} ||align=center| W ||align=center | 1–0 || Friendly match
|}

==Notable events==
Estadio Monumental has played host to several world-acclaimed musical artists such as: 
* [[Sui Generis]] - Reunion Tour, 2001
* [[Alejandro Sanz]] - [[No Es Lo Mismo Tour]], 2004
* [[Roger Waters]] - [[The Dark Side of the Moon Live]], 2007
* [[Kylie Minogue]] - [[KylieX2008]], 2008
* [[The Killers]] - [[Day & Age Tour]], 2009
* [[Beyoncé]] - [[I Am... (Beyoncé tour)|I Am... World Tour]], 2010
* [[Guns N' Roses]] - [[Chinese Democracy Tour]], 2010
* [[The Black Eyed Peas]] - [[The E.N.D World Tour]], 2010
* [[Paul McCartney]] - [[Up and Coming Tour]], 2011
* [[Miley Cyrus]] - [[Gypsy Heart Tour]], 2011
* [[Britney Spears]] - [[Femme Fatale Tour]], 2011
* [[Maroon 5]] - [[Overexposed Tour]], 2012
* [[The Rolling Stones]] - [[América Latina Olé Tour 2016]], 2016
* [[Guns N' Roses]] - [[Not in This Lifetime... Tour]], 2016
* [[Roger Waters]] - [[Us + Them Tour]], 2018

===Explanada del Estadio Monumental===
Other notable events took place in an open area south of the stadium premises, commonly known as "Explanada del Estadio Monumental" and often mistakenly regarded as part of the complex; not to be confused with the south parking lot actually belonging to the stadium that also serves as a music venue for shows holding less than 40,000 people.

[[Depeche Mode]] performed at the open area on October 13, 2009, during their [[Tour of the Universe (tour)|Tour of the Universe]], in front of a crowd of 30,000 people.

===Christian events===
Nigerian Pastor [[T.B. Joshua]] held a two-day crusade in September 2016 which attracted nearly 100,000 over both days and made headlines in local Peruvian media.<ref>{{Cite news| title = El polémico pastor TB Joshua llegó al estadio Monumental | url = http://panamericana.pe/alsextodia/locales/215238-polemico-pastor-tb-joshua-llego-estadio-monumental | work = Pan Americana (Peru)| date = 2016-10-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | title = Las manos milagrosas del nigeriano TB Joshua | url = http://www.atv.pe/actualidad/las-manos-milagrosas-del-nigeriano-tb-joshua-317090 | work = ATV (Peru) | date = 2016-10-10 | access-date = 2016-10-19 | archive-date = 2016-10-20 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161020172941/http://www.atv.pe/actualidad/las-manos-milagrosas-del-nigeriano-tb-joshua-317090 | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news | title = Trabajador de limpieza consigue pulmones nuevos | url = http://pressperu.com/trabajador-de-limpieza-consigue-pulmones-nuevos/ | work = Press Peru | date = 2016-10-07 | access-date = 2016-10-19 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20161020110554/http://pressperu.com/trabajador-de-limpieza-consigue-pulmones-nuevos/ | archive-date = 2016-10-20 | url-status = dead }}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-12.055542,-76.935271&spn=0.005188,0.007318&t=k&hl=en Satellite picture by Google Maps]

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[[Category:Football venues in Lima|Monumental U]]
[[Category:Club Universitario de Deportes|Monumental U]]
[[Category:Sports venues in Lima]]
[[Category:Sports venues completed in 2000]]
[[Category:2000 establishments in Peru]]
[[Category:Ate District]]