Stadium
Estadio Miguel Alemán was built and opened in 1954 in Celaya, Guanajuato. Tt was rebuilt 40 years later to the guidelines of the Mexican Football Federation and host to the first league meet. It was renamed in honor of President Miguel Alemán Valdés. Local teams including FC Celaya (1958-1961) and Atletico Celaya Bulls (1995-2002) played there.
Capacity stands at 25,500 spectators. Its design is similar to a traditional English stadium grandstand.
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