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Tuesday, 20 March 2012 17:16

Luz to host 2014 UCL final

Centenary nod for FPF

It was been confirmed this afternoon by UEFA that the final of the 2013/14 edition of the Champions League will be held at the Estadio da Luz, home of Benfica, marking the first major final to be held in Portugal since the 2004/05 UEFA Cup, which took place across town at the Alvalade. 

Portugal last hosted the final of Europe's premier club competition in 1967, though the European Championships and UEFA Cup have of course been decided in Lisbon since; with the former taking place at the Luz. 

The decision is likely a nod to Portuguese football's governing body: currently known as the Federação Portuguesa de Futebol, but originally formed as the União Portuguesa de Futebol, which will celebrate its centenary in 2014. Benfica will also mark 110 years of existence that year. 

Ben Shave 

Comments (14)
2014 UCL Final
14 Thursday, 19 July 2012 21:57
benfica will make the final against real madrid:D and benfica will win 1-0!!!! ull all see
yes...its amazing
13 Thursday, 22 March 2012 04:42
i will be there...time to start saving my money because i will make this trip happen...i have a house in portugal and i have already watched benfica play at da Luz once before..so another summer trip to portugal is in store in the summer of 2014 to watch this special moment...VIVA PORTUGAL!!!
Yess (Y)
12 Wednesday, 21 March 2012 22:46
Good for Benfica and good for Portuguese football in general! Best stadium in Portugal (Even though Portugal have loads of great stadiums)
Good news
11 Wednesday, 21 March 2012 20:00
Great to have the CL final in Portugal, and this will be a big boost for our local game. Estadio Da Luz is an historic stadium in Europe and deserves to host the show-piece of European football. I'm actually surprised that the old Luz never hosted the European cup final, given that it was the biggest stadium in Europe. This smaller, but much more modern version of the Luz is fitting for such an occasion...
Its always about the money
10 Wednesday, 21 March 2012 16:59
Mdot. I agree. The biggest knock on Wembley is that the playing surface has been awful. Especially if multiple events / games are being held. Granted the CL final is one match and they'll have ample time to get it right.

I also agree that there's more deserving venues, but London and the size of Wembley are too much of a draw.
Yes!!
9 Wednesday, 21 March 2012 13:49
Great place for the final!! So happy its in Portugal! To the guy who said they won't make it to the final, never say never! Especially in football! Remember, Benfica has been to more finals than most teams. The club has a tremendous amount of history and you should show them some respect.
Great News
8 Wednesday, 21 March 2012 13:20
This was amazing news when I first heard it and it’s long over due that Portugal gets to host the main European Cup again. This will bring greater attention to not only Benfica but our liga as a whole. It could help all clubs with better sponsorship deals and even creating greater interest in players wanting to join our various clubs.

My only disappointment is that Wembley is hosting it again next year. They just hosted it 2 years ago? I don’t main the English getting it again but switch up the venues more often, there are other EPL stadiums that could host that tournament. Given how many of our stadiums were built for the 04 Euro, we have so many options to host more cups. Since Sporting already got the UEFA Cup, Braga and Porto should be up next for a tournament.
Nothing can spoil this
7 Wednesday, 21 March 2012 10:59
I'm happy that only or idiot has come forward. This should be an incredible proud moment for Portugal. Many will say the the Champions League Final is bigger and more prestigious than any Euro. It actually brings in more money.

I would also like to say if the Final was awarded to Porto, at te Dragao or any other stadium for that matter, I would still be extremely proud.
I do feel that the Stadio da Luz is the best venue in Portugal. But there's others, that have been mentioned and honored in Europe, that are World Class. Italy wishes it had facilities like the top, and not so top, clubs in Portugal have.
About time!
6 Wednesday, 21 March 2012 10:58
That's great news for the country and all those who support Portuguese football. I'm forever a die hard blue and white Portista but im very happy that the final of the greatest club competition in the world will be held in Lisbon, that's a real shot in the arm for Portuguese football, regardless of who you support.
haters rolling in
5 Tuesday, 20 March 2012 23:58
i was so excited to see this news great for Benfica and for the country
great news
4 Tuesday, 20 March 2012 23:34
not only is this great media for Benfica, but they'll be also able to see the other stadiums in Portugal!!! if some supporters of other clubs werent so blind, theyd be happy...
Kkkkk
3 Tuesday, 20 March 2012 21:10
It's a shame they will not even make it to the final but good for Portugal! Kkkkkkk
Great News
2 Tuesday, 20 March 2012 19:07
As a Portuguese and Benfiquista I am extremely proud.
The Rock Says...
1 Tuesday, 20 March 2012 17:32
FINALLY BENFICAS STADIUM WILL HOST A CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINALLL!!!!!!!!!

IF YA SMELL WHAT THE LUZ IS COOKING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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