Real Madrid Will move behind the south goal

The 'Duodecima' takes pride of place in the Bernabeu trophy cabinet

Real Madrid will have a singing section right behind the goal of their South Stand from the 2017/18 season and work has begun at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu to prepare for the change.

The supporters' group RMCF Fans, the most lively and vocal section of the home support, have until now been located in the third and fourth tiers behind the goal, but a request was made to the club to move downstairs and to the area directly behind the goal.

First, Real Madrid asked the permission of the season ticket holders who would have to relocate away from the goal and then they gave the green light for the project, while the players are on board too, as this should improve the overall atmosphere.

Now the club has commenced work to dig into the ground and to lower the stand, so that the group's flags and banners will not block the view of those seated above them.

The overall good behaviour of this group of fans and the fact that they haven't been involved in any violent episodes means that those in the club hierarchy were happy to sign off on this measure.