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Estadio da Luz

The Estadio da Luz (Portuguese pronunciation: [(ɨ)ˈʃtaðju ðɐ ˈluʃ]), officially named Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Lisbon, Portugal. It is used mostly for association football matches, hosting the home games of Portuguese club S.L. Benfica, its owner.

Opened on 25 October 2003 with an exhibition match between Benfica and Uruguayan club Nacional, it replaced the original Estadio da Luz, which had 120,000 seats. The seating capacity was decreased to 65,647 and is currently set at 64,642. The stadium was designed by HOK Sport Venue Event and had a construction cost of €162 million.

A UEFA category four stadium and one of the biggest stadiums by capacity in Europe (the biggest in Portugal), Estadio da Luz hosted several matches of the UEFA Euro 2004, including its final, as well as the 2014 and 2020 finals of the UEFA Champions League. Moreover, it was the venue for the New7Wonders of the World announcement ceremony in 2007. It was elected the most beautiful stadium of Europe in a 2014 online poll by L'Equipe.

By its fifteenth birthday, Estadio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica Luz had welcomed more than 17 million spectators.

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Estadio da Luz

Estadio da Luz News

21 November 2024
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Benficavs.Estrela Amadora
Benfica and Estrela Amadora return to action on Saturday when they go head to head at the Estadio da Luz in the fourth round of the Taca de Portugal.
18 November 2024
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Liverpool transfer news: Reds given green light to sign £66.9m Arne Slot favourite
Benfica midfielder and former Arne Slot protege Orkun Kokcu has waxed lyrical about the Liverpool manager's impact on his career amid links with an eventual transfer to Anfield.
12 November 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Chelsea transfer news: Benfica defender attracting interest from three Premier League clubs?
Chelsea have reportedly identified a Benfica defender as a potential transfer target for 2025.
8 November 2024
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Benficavs.Porto
Benfica and Porto renewed their heated rivalry this weekend as they go head to head at the Estadio da Luz in round 11 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga on Sunday.
1 November 2024
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Rio Avevs.Casa Pia
Two sides who picked up contrasting results last time out lock horns on Saturday as Rio Ave play host to Casa Pia at the Estadio dos Arcos on Saturday.
30 October 2024
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Liverpool transfer news: Scouts sent to watch in-form Benfica midfielder in Champions League
Liverpool reportedly sent scouts to watch Benfica midfielder Orkun Kokcu in their Champions League defeat to his former club Feyenoord in Lisbon last Wednesday.
28 October 2024
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Benficavs.Santa Clara
Benfica kick off their quest for a record-extending 21st Taca da Liga title when they go head to head with Santa Clara at the Estadio da Luz on Wednesday.
25 October 2024
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Benficavs.Rio Ave
Benfica and Rio Ave return to action this weekend when they go head to head at the Estadio da Luz in round nine of the Portuguese Primeira Liga on Sunday.
21 October 2024
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Benficavs.Feyenoord
Benfica and Feyenoord will look to continue their fine recent form when they lock horns at the Estadio da Luz in the Champions League on Wednesday.
21 October 2024
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Atleticovs.Lille
After recording very different results last time out in the Champions League, Atletico Madrid and Lille will lock horns at the Metropolitano on Wednesday evening.
4 October 2024
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Gil Vicentevs.Estrela Amadora
Only two points separate Gil Vicente and Estrela Amadora ahead of Saturday's Primeira Liga match at Estadio Cidade de Barcelos.
26 September 2024
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Benficavs.Gil Vicente
Fresh off consecutive Primeira Liga victories, Benfica seek success against Gil Vicente in Saturday's gameweek seven clash at Estadio da Luz.
19 September 2024
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Santa Claravs.Estrela Amadora
Seeking to pick up consecutive home wins for the first time this season, Santa Clara play host to Estrela Amadora in round six of the Primeira Liga on Saturday.
12 September 2024
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Benficavs.Santa Clara
Benfica hope to move on from their early-season turmoil when they host Santa Clara at Estadio da Luz in Saturday's Primeira Liga gameweek five match.
8 September 2024
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Portugal2 - 1Scotland
Cristiano Ronaldo added goal number 901 to his sensational career tally to complete a last-gasp Portugal comeback in their 2-1 win over Scotland in the UEFA Nations League.
6 September 2024
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Croatiavs.Poland
Seeking their first point of a new UEFA Nations League campaign, Croatia welcome Poland to Osijek on Sunday evening.
6 September 2024
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Portugalvs.Scotland
After kicking off their UEFA Nations League campaign with a win, Portugal will seek a second victory on Sunday evening, when they welcome Scotland to Estadio da Luz.
29 August 2024
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Estrela Amadoravs.Casa Pia
Estrela Amadora and Casa Pia set out in search of their first win of the 2024-25 Primeira Liga campaign when they square off at the Estadio Jose Gomes on Saturday.
22 August 2024
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Benficavs.Estrela Amadora
Benfica welcome Estrela Amadora to Estadio da Luz on Saturday in their upcoming Primeira Liga meeting.
22 August 2024
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Casa Piavs.Santa Clara
Casa Pia and Santa Clara face off in Saturday's gameweek three Primeira Liga match at Estadio Pina Manique keen to bounce back from last week's defeats by Benfica and Porto.
15 August 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Benficavs.Casa Pia
Benfica look to bounce back from their Primeira Liga opening-day loss to Famalicao when they welcome Casa Pia to Estadio da Luz on Saturday.
29 July 2024
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Feyenoordvs.Monaco
Feyenoord will draw the curtain on their preparation for the upcoming campaign with a friendly encounter against Monaco at De Kuip on Wednesday.
23 July 2024
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Benficavs.Brentford
Both aiming to avoid their first defeats of the pre-season period, Benfica and Brentford cross paths at the Portuguese side's Estadio da Luz headquarters on Thursday evening.
8 June 2024
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European giants 'meet with Mason Greenwood' to discuss summer switch
Benfica sporting director Rui Pedro Braz has reportedly met with Mason Greenwood and his father to discuss a switch to the Portuguese giants during this summer's transfer window.
16 May 2024
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Aroucavs.Guimaraes
Arouca and Vitoria de Guimaraes draw the curtains on the 2023-24 Portuguese Primeira Liga campaign when they go head to head on Saturday evening.
11 May 2024
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Benficavs.Arouca
Sunday's Primeira Liga fixture at the Estadio da Luz sees second-placed Benfica welcome seventh-placed Arouca.
4 May 2024
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Bragavs.Casa Pia
Braga will be looking to bounce back from last week's loss at Benfica when they play host to Casa Pia at the Estadio Braga Municipal in round 32 of the Primera Liga on Sunday.
26 April 2024
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Benficavs.Braga
Benfica will be looking to move within four points of Sporting Lisbon at the top of the Primeira Liga table when they welcome Braga to the Estadio da Luz on Saturday.
26 April 2024
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Benficavs.Braga
Benfica will be looking to move within four points of Sporting Lisbon at the top of the Primeira Liga table when they welcome Braga to the Estadio da Luz on Saturday.
4 April 2024
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Sporting Lisbonvs.Benfica
The top of the table clash between Sporting Lisbon and Benfica will be the center of attention on Saturday evening, as the race for the Primeira Liga heats up.
31 March 2024
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Benficavs.Sporting Lisbon
Benfica welcome Sporting Lisbon to Estadio da Luz on Tuesday night looking to overturn a first leg deficit in the semi-final of the Taca de Portugal.
29 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Friday's Primeira Liga predictions including Estrela vs. Sporting Lisbon
Gil Vicente vs. Famalicao (Friday, 3.30pm) Gil Vicente and Famalicao get round 27 of the Portuguese Primeira Liga underway when they go head to head at the Estadio Cidade de Barcelos on Friday. Having secured a 3-1 victory in November's reverse fixture, the Vila Nova will head into the weekend looking to do the double over the hosts for the first time since the 2019-20 campaign.
27 March 2024
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Benficavs.Chaves
Benfica will be seeking to regain top spot in the Portuguese Primeira Liga standings when they go head to head with Chaves at the Estadio da Luz on Friday evening.
27 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Benficavs.Chaves
Benfica will be seeking to regain top spot in the Primeira Liga standings when they go head to head with Chaves at the Estadio da Luz on Friday evening.
17 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Benfica Women vs. Lyon Women - prediction, team news, lineups
On Tuesday, Benfica Women will welcome Lyon Women to the Estadio da Luz for the first leg of their Women's Champions League quarter-final tie.
5 March 2024
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Benfica vs. Rangers - prediction, team news, lineups
Scottish giants Rangers travel to the Estadio da Luz in Lisbon to face Portuguese outfit Benfica in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie on Thursday night.