Estadio General Santander

Last Modified Nov 19, 2021 10:06 GMT

General Santander Stadium or Estadio General Santander is a renowned stadium used for many different purposes. The stadium is located in Cucuta, Colombia.

With a seating capacity of 42,901, the stadium stands at the fifth position in the list of the largest football stadiums in Colombia.

In the past few years, the stadium has mostly been used for football matches. It is used for association and most of the football games of the club Cucuta Deportivo are played here. The stadium has been serving as a home ground for this club for quite a time now.

Estadio General Santander

History

The construction of this stadium started in 1948 and it did not take much time for it to complete. The stadium was opened in the same year and has been named in the honor of Francisco de Paula Santander, who was an active political and military leader for Colombia in the early 19th century.

He was also the acting president of Gran Colombia between 1819 and 1826. Over the years, there have been several changes made in the stadium. Since its establishment, the stadium has been renovated two times, first in 1989 and then again in 2006.

Controversies

Every football stadium has been a witness to many controversies and so has this stadium. In 2011, in a match between Cucuta Deportivo and Envigado, the Colombian fans managed to smuggle in a coffin containing a real corpse in to the stadium.

The police had opened the gates 15 minutes before the end of the match and that’s when this incident occurred. The fans even took the coffin to the terraces. This was quite an unusual sight for everyone and even the policemen were shocked.

Recent Matches

One of the recent major matches played at this stadium is Cucuta Deportivo vs Deportes Tolima

The match was very special for the club as they were participating in the Copa Libertadores for the first time and this was their first game in the championship.

Although the match ended in a draw as both the teams were unable to score a goal, the match still marked a new beginning for the club. Another recent major game is Cucuta vs Gremio, 2007. This match was another group stage match of the 2007 Copa Libertadores league. The club had lost their previous match against Cerro Porteno by 2-1. They rebounded in this match and registered a big win at home for the first time in this league with a score of 3-1.

Related Stories

"Probably more than sad" - Enzo Maresca reveals how Chelsea is dealing with Pedro Neto after death of his teammate Diogo Jota "Probably more than sad" - Enzo Maresca reveals how Chelsea is dealing with Pedro Neto after death of his teammate Diogo Jota
"Probably more than sad" - Enzo Maresca reveals how Chelsea is dealing with Pedro Neto after death of his teammate Diogo Jota
1d
Barcelona Transfer News Roundup: Catalans eyeing Inter Milan ace, club want €50m for Marc Casado, and more - July 4, 2025 Barcelona Transfer News Roundup: Catalans eyeing Inter Milan ace, club want €50m for Marc Casado, and more - July 4, 2025
Barcelona Transfer News Roundup: Catalans eyeing Inter Milan ace, club want €50m for Marc Casado, and more - July 4, 2025
1d
Arsenal star leaves club after deciding to terminate contract: Reports Arsenal star leaves club after deciding to terminate contract: Reports
Arsenal star leaves club after deciding to terminate contract: Reports
1d
Barcelona veteran set to sign 2-year contract extension agreement: Reports Barcelona veteran set to sign 2-year contract extension agreement: Reports
Barcelona veteran set to sign 2-year contract extension agreement: Reports
23h
Marcus Rashford waiting on offer from European giants as Manchester United give his jersey number to new signing: Reports Marcus Rashford waiting on offer from European giants as Manchester United give his jersey number to new signing: Reports
Marcus Rashford waiting on offer from European giants as Manchester United give his jersey number to new signing: Reports
15h
Chelsea among teams fined by UEFA for breaches in financial rules: Reports Chelsea among teams fined by UEFA for breaches in financial rules: Reports
Chelsea among teams fined by UEFA for breaches in financial rules: Reports
1d
GAIS vs Malmo Prediction and Betting Tips | July 5th 2025 GAIS vs Malmo Prediction and Betting Tips | July 5th 2025
GAIS vs Malmo Prediction and Betting Tips | July 5th 2025
1d
"You risk the entire project unraveling" - Ex-USMNT star believes Lionel Messi potentially leaving Inter Miami would be 'devastating' for MLS "You risk the entire project unraveling" - Ex-USMNT star believes Lionel Messi potentially leaving Inter Miami would be 'devastating' for MLS
"You risk the entire project unraveling" - Ex-USMNT star believes Lionel Messi potentially leaving Inter Miami would be 'devastating' for MLS
1d
Manchester United icon set to join Mikel Arteta’s coaching staff at Arsenal: Reports Manchester United icon set to join Mikel Arteta’s coaching staff at Arsenal: Reports
Manchester United icon set to join Mikel Arteta’s coaching staff at Arsenal: Reports
1d
Mali Women vs Tanzania Women Prediction and Betting Tips | 7th July 2025 Mali Women vs Tanzania Women Prediction and Betting Tips | 7th July 2025
Mali Women vs Tanzania Women Prediction and Betting Tips | 7th July 2025 
6h
Sportskeeda logo
Close menu
WWE
WWE
NBA
NBA
NFL
NFL
MMA
MMA
Tennis
Tennis
NHL
NHL
Golf
Golf
MLB
MLB
Soccer
Soccer
F1
F1
WNBA
WNBA
More
More
bell-icon Manage notifications