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Estadio da Luz is a modern soccer stadium located in Lisbon, Portugal. It serves as the primary home ground for SL Benfica, one of the nation’s most successful football clubs. The venue gained international recognition by hosting the 2014 UEFA Champions League Final attracting a global audience and providing a significant sporting landmark for fans and visitors alike.
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Estadio da Luz ranks #195 of 465 in the Sports Venue ranking, behind Progressive Field, ahead of Veltins-Arena.
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Which football club plays its home matches at Estadio da Luz?
Estadio da Luz is the home ground of SL Benfica in Lisbon. The current stadium opened in 2003 beside the site of Benfica's much larger former ground.
Which major finals have been played at Estadio da Luz?
The stadium hosted the UEFA Euro 2004 final, in which Greece defeated Portugal. It also staged the 2014 Champions League final between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid and the 2020 final between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.
How many spectators can Estadio da Luz hold?
The modern stadium holds roughly 65,000 spectators, making it Portugal's largest football ground. Its predecessor was once configured for crowds well above 100,000 before seating and safety changes reduced its capacity.
Is Estadio da Luz the same stadium that Benfica used before 2003?
No, the present venue replaced the original Estadio da Luz as part of Portugal's preparations for Euro 2004. It opened in October 2003 with a match between Benfica and Uruguay's Nacional.
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