Personal recommendations for Madrid from Bayern fans for Bayern fans

FC Bayern will face Atlético Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday at the Metropolitano stadium. Five members of the Bayern España fan club are making the trip from Madrid and other parts of Spain to support their team in the away section. Pablo Pérez, vice-president of the Bayern España supporters' club, shares some insider tips for a perfect away day.

To experience Madrid before the match, Pablo suggests exploring the Malasaña, Chamberí and Lavapiés neighborhoods. The official fan support team has set up a central meeting point in Plaza de Céfiro from 16:30, where Bayern fans can relax and get into the match day spirit. They plan to walk together to the stadium, which is about a 25-minute walk away.

For food and drink, Pablo recommends the Krüger at 5 Calle de la Princesa for Bavarian specialties and German beers, and the Leinerhaus at 18 Calle de la Ballesta in Malasaña for more German dishes and specialty beers. For a taste of authentic Madrid, he suggests smaller bars in Chamberí and Lavapiés. He also recommends checking prices at tourist-oriented establishments and venturing a few streets further to find a more authentic experience.

A unique historical spot is the Parque Atlético de Madrid, where the former Estadio Vicente Calderón once stood. Another intriguing location is the Parque de Berlín in Chamartín, which houses three original sections of the Berlin Wall brought to Madrid in 1990. Lastly, the former Chamberí metro station, now a museum, offers a glimpse into historic Madrid and is open from Friday to Sunday by prior arrangement.