Last update 3 March, 2014 by Julio Muñoz
Few stadiums in the world have name a calendar date. However, as in all facets of life there are exceptions and Jalisco (Mexico) there is a: This is the stadium 3 March. A coliseum 25.000 people built within the campus of the Autonomous University of Guadalajara and the local playing Estudiantes Tecos.
Inaugurated in 1971 host the meetings of that university, little or nothing in common with the current work that built more than 43 years and that accommodated just 3.000 personas. It is now a modern exhibition, comfortable and even had the privilege of being World Cup host.
It was in editing 1986 where, After a major refurbishment, He hosted three meetings, including the hard-fought victory over Ireland in Spain 2-1 with goals from Julio Salinas and Emilio Butragueno or victory over Portugal Morocco. Parties that served to the coliseum on everyone's lips.
Of course not only live football stadium. Music has played a major role in his career, because their lawns have been singers like Alejandro Sanz, Shakira, Manna Britney Spears. Great moments that coexist with another reality. To try to see Estudiantes Tecos achieve hand Spanish coach Paco Ayestaran (in his day with Benitez) promotion to the First Division.
By the way, If you are wondering why it is called March 3, There are the solution: It is the celebration that the University commemorates the martyrs who gave their lives during the demonstrations that took place against the socialist education and in favor of academic freedom and university autonomy, made was to date 3 March 1935, it dates from the founding of the University.
