Madrid
Capital and largest city of Spain
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Madrid is the capital and most populous city of Spain. The city has almost 3.4 million inhabitants and a metropolitan area population of approximately 7 million. It is the second-largest city in the European Union (EU), and its monocentric metropolitan area is the second-largest in the EU. The municipality covers 604.3 km2 (233.3 sq mi) geographical area. Madrid lies on the River Manzanares in the central part of the Iberian Peninsula at about 650 meters above mean sea level. The capital city of both Spain and the surrounding autonomous community of Madrid, it is also the political, economic, and cultural centre of the country. The climate of Madrid features hot summers and cool winters.
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A trophy, a goal and 'no limit' - Madrid's Mbappe era beginsKylian Mbappe says there is "no limit" on what he and Real Madrid can achieve together after he scored on his debut against Atalanta to help the club win a record sixth Uefa Super Cup.BBC Sport - Published | |
Madrid move 'a dream come true' - MbappeKylian Mbappe says his childhood dream of joining Real Madrid has come true in his media presentation at the Santiago Bernabeu.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Liverpool eye Madrid teenager Guler - Friday's gossipLiverpool want Real Madrid's Arda Guler, Fulham revive their interest in Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah, plus more.BBC Sport - Published | |
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Dupont inspires France to World Sevens win in MadridAntoine Dupont inspires France to a 19-5 win over Argentina in the final of the Sevens World Series in Madrid.BBC Sport - Published | |
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GB's men and women reach SVNS Grand Final in MadridGreat Britain's men and women both qualify for this year's SVNS Grand Final after finishing eighth in Singapore.BBC Sport - Published | Jabeur stunned by Keys in Madrid quarter-finalsMadison Keys sets up a semi-final with top seed Iga Swiatek by producing a brilliant comeback against Ons Jabeur at the Madrid Open.BBC Sport - Published |
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Halep to continue return from doping ban in MadridFormer Wimbledon champion Simona Halep is given a wildcard at this month's Madrid Open as she continues her comeback from a doping ban.BBC Sport - Published | Rubiales arrested in corruption investigationThe ex-president of the Spanish football federation was arrested in Madrid, before being released.BBC Sport - Published |
London to be 'warmer than Madrid' over Easter weekend despite wind and showersLondon is set to be warmer than Madrid over the Easter weekend, despite a wet and windy forecast for much of the UK.Sky News - Published | Spanish police search football HQ in corruption probePolice search the headquarters of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) in Madrid as part of a corruption investigation.BBC Sport - Published |
Dominant Madrid move step closer to La Liga titleReal Madrid move a step closer to regaining Spain's La Liga title, restoring a seven-point lead by beating Rafael Benitez's Celta Vigo.BBC Sport - Published | |
