Feel the energy pulsating from Estadio Florencio Sola. This isn’t just any stadium. It’s the heart of Banfield the home of Club Atlético Banfield.
Built in 1940 Estadio Florencio Sola opened its gates on October 6th. A friendly match against Independiente marked the occasion. Independiente won 1-0 thanks to a goal by Arsenio Erico. The stadium’s name honors Florencio Sola club president from 1946 to 1954.
More than just a venue Estadio Florencio Sola holds a special place in Argentine football history. Between 1950 and 1953 Banfield played 49 unbeaten matches here. An incredible record. It was also innovative for its time. Estadio Florencio Sola was one of the first stadiums in Argentina built with concrete stands. Even before some of the larger more famous clubs.
Imagine the roar of the crowd 30000 strong. That was the biggest attendance ever recorded here in June 2004. The stadium’s capacity is now a more modest 23151. But the passion remains the same.
Renovations in 2006 modernized the stadium. Now it boasts palcos four team changing rooms and even a room for anti-doping testing. There are also areas for the media and administrative offices. It’s a far cry from the original wooden stands. These were destroyed by fire in 1929.
Estadio Florencio Sola is more than just bricks and mortar. It’s a place of memories. It’s where the magic of football unfolds. It has also hosted concerts by iconic Spanish artists Joaquín Sabina and Joan Manuel Serrat. In 2012 the stadium screened a documentary about José Luis Garrafa Sánchez a legendary Banfield player.
So take a moment. Absorb the atmosphere. Feel the history. You’re standing in a place where passion meets tradition. You’re at Estadio Florencio Sola. A true football icon.