Top 10 stadiums in La Liga: Why is Wanda Metropolitano the first over the Nou Camp?

All eyes will be on the Wanda Metropolitano while rivals Atletico and Real will face the Madrid Derby this afternoon.

The new Atletico Madrid stadium opened in September 2017 and will host the Champions League final for the first time at the end of this season.

The 68,000-capacity facility has become an instant hit in La Liga and is arguably the first stage on the list of iconic Spanish stadiums.

We established our top 10 La Liga stadia, with Wanda Metropolitano reshaping Camp Nou and Santiago Bernabeu to take the lead.

1) Wanda Metropolitano, Atletico Madrid

This imposing facility has already become a fortress for Atletico Madrid, losing just four points at home this season.

The modern stadium is nice to watch with a catchy roof, but the bowl-shaped arena has not lacked atmosphere.

The steep stands are close to the field and create an intimidating place for opposing teams to visit.

2) Camp Nou, Barcelona

The iconic stadium remains one of the best in the world, with a huge capacity of 99,354 seats.

The huge steep stands that line each side of the field provide an impressive setting for any opponent taking the power of Barcelona.

However, the modern Wanda Metropolitano has raised the bar and Camp Nou will aim to redefine the criteria when it will be subject to a redevelopment project of £ 500m, which is expected to be completed in 2021.

3) Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid

There are few more impressive stages than the Santiago Bernabeu, but that says a lot about the facilities touted by the top trio of La Liga, which ranks third.

The stadium, with a capacity of 81,044 places, remains an intimidating playground, but, like the Camp Nou, it must be modernized.

Significant work is expected to begin in mid-2019 and modernize the huge stadium, one of the world's most famous football.

4) Benito Villamarín Stadium, Real Betis

The 1982 World Cup Stadium is the fourth largest stadium in La Liga and was transformed by the redevelopment completed in 2017.

The Real Betis stadium holds 60,720 seats and hosts international football for the first time in 23 years, when England defeated Spain 3-2 in the League of Nations last October.

The elegant stadium is a typical Spanish installation, with a bowl-like shape, steep stalls and no roof – a perfect backdrop for summer games.

5) Mestalla, Valencia

The Valencia stadium, with a capacity of 49,500 people, is known for its iconic northern stand.

The steep section appears almost vertical, giving the action and giving a breathtaking atmosphere to the big games.

The club is building a Nou Mestalla, but for now, the old historic stadium, opened in 1923, is one of the jewels of La Liga.

6) San Mamés, Athletic Bilbao

Opened in 2013, Bilbao's new modern stadium features eye-catching design from the outside with a lighting system similar to that of the Allianz Arena in Munich.

It is also an elegant stadium, which has an excellent atmosphere and is expected to host Euro 2020 next year.

It may not be as big as Wanda Metropolitano, but the San Memes stadium is representative of a new generation of excellent Spanish stadiums.

7) Stade RCDE, Espanyol

Barcelona's neighbors spent their money on a brand new facility at the opening of the CRED Stadium in 2009.

The smart stadium, with a capacity of 40,000 seats, is stylish and easy to watch.

It has rarely been filled by the club in recent years, but it is still a first clbad facility, also used regularly for other events such as large-scale concerts.

8) Estadio El Madrigal, Villarreal

Remarkably, El Madrigal is home to half the population of Villarreal with a capacity of 24,890 people.

The stadium is known to become a colored wall on match days, with a yellow submarine on the outside to represent the club's nickname.

Officially renamed Estadio de la Ceramica to represent their local industry in 2017, this unique stadium has a picturesque backdrop and constitutes a huge part of the small town.

9) Anoeta Stadium, Real Sociedad

The Real Sociedad stadium is currently undergoing renovation and currently houses 42,000 people. His stage is unique.

The shape of the roof and the rounded shape of the bowl make it an easy-to-look setting that gets better with the work in progress.

Removing a race track and inserting a new layer of seats will bring fans closer to the action and offer them a better experience.

10) Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, Seville

The Seville stadium is another stadium used for the 1982 World Cup and holds a remarkable record at home.

Spain have never lost an international match in the stadium, while Sevilla lost only five times at home in European competition.

It contains 43,883 viewers and is particularly impressive in the spotlight. This is another impressive outdoor stadium, La Liga.