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It hosted several matches in the [[UEFA Euro 2004|2004 European Championship]], including the final. The previous Benfica stadium (also called [[Estádio da Luz (1954)|Estádio da Luz]] and one of the largest stadiums in the world with 120,000 seats) was demolished and the new one was built for the tournament with an official capacity of 65,400. [[Populous (architects)|Populous]] designed the stadium to use as much natural light as possible. The original Estádio da Luz, opened in 1954, hosted the [[1991–92 European Cup Winners' Cup|1992 European Cup Winners' Cup]] final before a crowd of well over 120,000, its absolute capacity in those years. Before that final, it also hosted the [[1991 FIFA World Youth Championship]] final held in Portugal with an impressive attendance of 130,000. The original stadium replaced the [[Estádio do Campo Grande]]. |
It hosted several matches in the [[UEFA Euro 2004|2004 European Championship]], including the final. The previous Benfica stadium (also called [[Estádio da Luz (1954)|Estádio da Luz]] and one of the largest stadiums in the world with 120,000 seats) was demolished and the new one was built for the tournament with an official capacity of 65,400. [[Populous (architects)|Populous]] designed the stadium to use as much natural light as possible. The original Estádio da Luz, opened in 1954, hosted the [[1991–92 European Cup Winners' Cup|1992 European Cup Winners' Cup]] final before a crowd of well over 120,000, its absolute capacity in those years. Before that final, it also hosted the [[1991 FIFA World Youth Championship]] final held in Portugal with an impressive attendance of 130,000. The original stadium replaced the [[Estádio do Campo Grande]]. |
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In 1999, Portugal was selected as the host of the UEFA Euro 2004 Championship. After many false starts, Benfica presented a proposal for re-building their stadium in order to enable it to become the main venue for that championship. |
In 1999, Portugal was selected as the host of the [[UEFA Euro 2004|UEFA Euro 2004 Championship]]. After many false starts, Benfica presented a proposal for re-building their stadium in order to enable it to become the main venue for that championship. |
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In October 2003, the stadium opened to a sell out crowd as Benfica took on [[Nacional Montevideo]] of [[Uruguay]] in an exhibition match. |
In October 2003, the stadium opened to a sell out crowd as Benfica took on [[Nacional Montevideo]] of [[Uruguay]] in an exhibition match. |
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On the 20th March 2012, UEFA confirmed that the stadium will host the [[2014 UEFA Champions League Final]]. |
On the 20th March 2012, [[UEFA]] confirmed that the stadium will host the [[2014 UEFA Champions League Final]]. |
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==Benfica's return== |
==Benfica's return== |
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Immediately, Benfica's aspirations seemed revived. In its first season, Benfica went on to conquer the [[Taça de Portugal]] (Cup of Portugal). The ''Encarnados''' first trophy in eight years came after beating an impressive Porto side 2–1. [[F.C. Porto|FC Porto]] were, at the time, managed by [[José Mourinho]]. [[Simão Sabrosa |
Immediately, Benfica's aspirations seemed revived. In its first season, Benfica went on to conquer the [[Taça de Portugal]] (Cup of Portugal). The ''Encarnados''' first trophy in eight years came after beating an impressive Porto side 2–1. [[F.C. Porto|FC Porto]] were, at the time, managed by [[José Mourinho]]. [[Simão Sabrosa]] was the hero in extra time as Benfica battled back from a goal down to claim the Taça. In the stadium's second season, the team recaptured the title of champions of Portugal after 11 long years. The new stadium was the venue for a historic 1–0 victory over eternal rivals [[Sporting Clube de Portugal|Sporting]] before a 1–1 draw away at [[Boavista F.C.|Boavista]] sealed the championship. Following the final whistle, thousands of fans packed into the stadium to celebrate the ''campeonato'' (championship). |
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Architect Damon Lavelle designed the stadium to focus on light and transparency, offering an incentive to name the stadium "Estádio da Luz" (meaning "Stadium of Light" in Portuguese) as the original stadium was named after the neighbourhood the old ground was built on. The polycarbonate roof of the stadium allows the Sun's rays to penetrate it, lighting the stadium. The roof, which is supported by tie beams of four steel arches, seems to float on the underlying tribunes. The arches measure 43 metres in height and help to define the look of the stadium after having been shaped to be similar to the wavy profile of the three tiers of the stadium. |
Architect Damon Lavelle designed the stadium to focus on light and transparency, offering an incentive to name the stadium "Estádio da Luz" (meaning "Stadium of Light" in Portuguese) as the original stadium was named after the neighbourhood the old ground was built on. The polycarbonate roof of the stadium allows the Sun's rays to penetrate it, lighting the stadium. The roof, which is supported by tie beams of four steel arches, seems to float on the underlying tribunes. The arches measure 43 metres in height and help to define the look of the stadium after having been shaped to be similar to the wavy profile of the three tiers of the stadium. |
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Revision as of 21:03, 1 April 2012
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| Full name | Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica |
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| Location | Lisbon, Portugal |
| Coordinates | 38°45′9.64″N 9°11′4.85″W / 38.7526778°N 9.1846806°W |
| Owner | Sport Lisboa e Benfica |
| Operator | Sport Lisboa e Benfica |
| Executive suites | 156 |
| Capacity | 65,647[2] |
| Field size | 105 x 68 m |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 2003 |
| Opened | October 2003 |
| Architect | Populous[1] (formerly HOK Sport Venue Event) |
| Tenants | |
| Sport Lisboa e Benfica Benfica B (2003–2006) UEFA Euro 2004 2014 UEFA Champions League Final | |
The Estádio da Luz (Portuguese pronunciation: [(ɨ)ˈʃtadiu dɐ ˈluʒ]), officially named the Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica and commonly translated as the Stadium of Light, is a football stadium in Lisbon, Portugal, the home of Sport Lisboa e Benfica. It is also called A Catedral ("The Cathedral") by Benfica's supporters.
The ground is named after "Our Lady of the Light" (Nossa Senhora da Luz, or more commonly, Luz), which is the name of the Lisbon parish where the stadium stands. "Da luz," or "of light," is a common concept in Portuguese Catholic tradition, and basically translates as those "in the presence of God." The people of Lisbon often refer to the original stadium, demolished beginning in 2002, as simply "the light," but the common English name for the stadium became "the stadium of light."
It hosted several matches in the 2004 European Championship, including the final. The previous Benfica stadium (also called Estádio da Luz and one of the largest stadiums in the world with 120,000 seats) was demolished and the new one was built for the tournament with an official capacity of 65,400. Populous designed the stadium to use as much natural light as possible. The original Estádio da Luz, opened in 1954, hosted the 1992 European Cup Winners' Cup final before a crowd of well over 120,000, its absolute capacity in those years. Before that final, it also hosted the 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship final held in Portugal with an impressive attendance of 130,000. The original stadium replaced the Estádio do Campo Grande.
In 1999, Portugal was selected as the host of the UEFA Euro 2004 Championship. After many false starts, Benfica presented a proposal for re-building their stadium in order to enable it to become the main venue for that championship.
In October 2003, the stadium opened to a sell out crowd as Benfica took on Nacional Montevideo of Uruguay in an exhibition match.
On the 20th March 2012, UEFA confirmed that the stadium will host the 2014 UEFA Champions League Final.
Benfica's return
Immediately, Benfica's aspirations seemed revived. In its first season, Benfica went on to conquer the Taça de Portugal (Cup of Portugal). The Encarnados' first trophy in eight years came after beating an impressive Porto side 2–1. FC Porto were, at the time, managed by José Mourinho. Simão Sabrosa was the hero in extra time as Benfica battled back from a goal down to claim the Taça. In the stadium's second season, the team recaptured the title of champions of Portugal after 11 long years. The new stadium was the venue for a historic 1–0 victory over eternal rivals Sporting before a 1–1 draw away at Boavista sealed the championship. Following the final whistle, thousands of fans packed into the stadium to celebrate the campeonato (championship).
Architect Damon Lavelle designed the stadium to focus on light and transparency, offering an incentive to name the stadium "Estádio da Luz" (meaning "Stadium of Light" in Portuguese) as the original stadium was named after the neighbourhood the old ground was built on. The polycarbonate roof of the stadium allows the Sun's rays to penetrate it, lighting the stadium. The roof, which is supported by tie beams of four steel arches, seems to float on the underlying tribunes. The arches measure 43 metres in height and help to define the look of the stadium after having been shaped to be similar to the wavy profile of the three tiers of the stadium.
Famous matches and results
Opening Game
Benfica  | 2 – 1 |  Nacional de Montevideo |
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Nuno Gomes  7', 47' |
Report | Mello 11' |
In the opening game S.L. Benfica won Nacional de Montevideo by 2-1. Benfica's Nuno Gomes scored both goals, becoming the first scorer in the history of Estádio da Luz.
UEFA Euro 2004 - Quarter-finals
| Portugal | 2 – 2 (a.e.t.) |  England |
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| Postiga 83' Rui Costa 110' |
Report | Owen 3' Lampard 115' |
| Penalties | ||
Deco  Simão Rui Costa  Ronaldo Maniche Postiga Ricardo |
6 – 5 | Beckham Owen Lampard Terry Hargreaves Cole Vassell |
In the first quarter-final between England and Portugal, the English opened the scoring after only two minutes through Michael Owen. Portugal's constant attacking pressure from then on resulted in Hélder Postiga's 83rd minute equaliser. A controversial incident came in the dying minutes when Michael Owen hit the Portuguese crossbar, resulting in a Sol Campbell header, which appeared to have given England the lead again, but his header was ruled out for what the referee Urs Meier deemed a foul on the Portuguese goalkeeper Ricardo Pereira. The sides exchanged goals in extra-time, sending the match to penalty kicks and Portugal won 6–5; Portugal's goalkeeper Ricardo saved a penalty from Darius Vassell and then scored the winning goal.
UEFA Euro 2004 - Final
| Portugal | 0 – 1 |  Greece |
|---|---|---|
| (Report) | Charisteas 57' |
Hosts Portugal came into the match as hot favourites, though it was the minnows Greece who came away with the glory. Angelos Charisteas headed his side in front in the second half and the Greeks held on for a shock win.
2005–06 UEFA Champions League - Group Stage
Benfica went into the final match of the UEFA Champions League group stages needing a win against group favourites Manchester United. Benfica had never previously beaten the Reds of Manchester, not even during the days of Eusébio. Benfica's chances of reaching the latter stages of the Champions League seemed limited after Paul Scholes gave Manchester United Football Club a 6th minute lead. But goals from Geovanni and a deflected shot from Beto saw Benfica come back to claim a famous victory.
2005–06 UEFA Champions League - First knockout round
After being drawn against reigning European Champions Liverpool. Central defender Luisão sprung a surprise when he headed in a winner in the 84th minute to see Benfica win 1–0. Benfica won the return leg 2–0 to claim a famous aggregate victory.
Portugal national football team
The following national team matches were held in the stadium.
| # | Date | Score | Opponent | Competition |
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| 1. | 16 June 2004 | 2–0 |  Russia |
Euro 2004 Group Stage |
| 2. | 24 June 2004 | 2–2[3] | England |
Euro 2004 Quarter-Finals |
| 3. | 4 July 2004 | 0–1 | Greece |
Euro 2004 Final |
| 4. | 4 June 2005 | 2–0 |  Slovakia |
World Cup 2006 qualification |
| 5. | 8 September 2007 | 2–2 |  Poland |
Euro 2008 qualifying |
| 6. | 10 October 2009 | 3–0 |  Hungary |
World Cup 2010 qualification |
| 7. | 14 November 2009 | 1–0 |  Bosnia and Herzegovina |
World Cup 2010 UEFA play-offs |
| 8. | 17 November 2010 | 4–0 |  Spain |
Friendly |
| 9. | 4 June 2011 | 1–0 |  Norway |
Euro 2012 qualifying |
| 10. | 15 November 2011 | 6–2 | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
Euro 2012 qualifying play-offs |
| 11. | 2 June 2012 |  Turkey |
Friendly |
References
- ^ Estádio da Luz architect: Populous
- ^ http://www.worldstadiums.com/europe/countries/portugal.shtml
- ^ 6-5 after penalty shoot-out.
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External links
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