description Estádio José Alvalade Overview
The Estádio José Alvalade is a modern football stadium located in Lisbon, Portugal. It serves as the home ground for Sporting Club de Portugal. Constructed in 2003 and utilized during UEFA Euro 2004, the venue’s design by Tomás Taveira incorporates innovative features making it suitable for professional soccer matches and large-scale sporting events. It is primarily used by Sporting CP and caters to football fans within Portugal and internationally.
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Which club plays its home matches at Estádio José Alvalade?
Estádio José Alvalade is the home of Sporting Clube de Portugal, commonly called Sporting CP. It is located in Lisbon and has an official capacity of 50,095.
Which Euro 2004 matches were played at Estádio José Alvalade?
The stadium hosted five UEFA Euro 2004 matches, including Portugal's semifinal victory over the Netherlands. It had opened less than a year earlier, in August 2003.
Has Estádio José Alvalade hosted a European club final?
Yes, it staged the 2005 UEFA Cup final between Sporting CP and CSKA Moscow. Sporting played the final in its own stadium but lost 3-1.
How does José Alvalade differ from Benfica's Estádio da Luz?
José Alvalade is Sporting CP's home, while Estádio da Luz belongs to Lisbon rival Benfica. Both were built for the Euro 2004 era, but José Alvalade is especially recognizable for architect Tomás Taveira's colorful design.
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