The Estadio Municipal Nuevo Pepico Amat is a multi-use stadium located in Elda, Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain. It has a capacity of 5,776 and is currently used for football matches and is the home of CD Eldense.
History
In 2011, the Elda City Council began constructions to build a new stadium 300 meters away from Estadio Municipal Pepico Amat, attempting to turn the grounds of the old stadium into a commercial center. The cost of the new stadium reached € 4,5 million, and took the name of its replacement, being called "Nuevo Pepico Amat". Home tenants CD Eldense played their last match in the "old" Pepico Amat on 29 August 2012, a 0–0 draw against Orihuela CF.
The new stadium was opened on 30 September 2012, as Eldense faced CF Borriol in a Tercera División match, with Cristian Algaba scoring the only goal of the afternoon as José Arastey's side won 1–0; even though mayor gave the initial kick-off, the stadium was never officially inaugurated. Initially built with artificial grass and being rated a 2-star UEFA stadium, the stadium switched to a natural grass in August 2021.
The stadium is named after , a former football manager and player born in the city, who played in La Liga for RCD Espanyol, and also played and coached Eldense.
References
External links CD Eldense profile Estadios de España Soccerway profile