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Estádio do Dragão is a multi-purpose stadium located in Porto, Portugal, serving as the primary home venue for FC Porto. The stadium officially opened in 2003, replacing the club's older Estádio das Antas. With a seating capacity of over 50,000, it was specifically constructed to host matches for UEFA Euro 2004, including the tournament's opening match.
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Estadio do Dragao ranks #221 of 465 in the Sports Venue ranking, behind Goodison Park, ahead of Santa Anita Park.
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Why did FC Porto replace the Estádio das Antas with the Estádio do Dragão?
The new stadium was constructed as part of Portugal's preparations for UEFA Euro 2004 and opened in 2003. It replaced the aging Estádio das Antas as FC Porto's home ground.
Which Euro 2004 match opened at the Estádio do Dragão?
The stadium hosted the tournament's opening match between Portugal and Greece on June 12, 2004. Greece won 2-1 and later defeated Portugal again in the Lisbon final.
How many supporters fit inside the Estádio do Dragão?
Its capacity is slightly above 50,000 spectators for football matches. That makes it one of Portugal's largest stadiums, alongside Benfica's Estádio da Luz and Sporting CP's Estádio José Alvalade.
Has the Estádio do Dragão hosted a Champions League final?
Yes. It staged the 2021 UEFA Champions League final, in which Chelsea defeated Manchester City 1-0 through a Kai Havertz goal.
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