5 stadiums with the best atmosphere in Europe

Liverpool v Arsenal - Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg
Liverpool v Arsenal - Carabao Cup Semi Final First Leg

#3 Diego Armando Maradona Stadium - SSC Napoli

SSC Napoli v Liverpool FC: Group E - UEFA Champions League
SSC Napoli v Liverpool FC: Group E - UEFA Champions League

Serie A outfit Napoli are far from being amongst the most decorated teams in Italy. They have only won two Serie A titles in their history, with the last one coming way back in 1990.

Despite the sub-par performances and agonizing near-misses, Napoli’s fans turn up every single matchday, cheering on their team with all their might.

Located in the Fuorigrotta suburb of Naples, the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium is the third-largest stadium. Named after their iconic former player Diego Maradona, it has a capacity of 54,726, out of which 16,584 are covered seats.

Formerly known as Stadio San Paolo, the football ground is famous for its loudness, majestic tifos, and flare displays.

In the past, Napoli have not always been able to pay back their well-wishers in Naples for their relentless support. This season, they have a chance to end their league title drought and finally bring the title home for the first time in 22 years.

If they do, the city of Naples will be the party capital of the world, the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium will make sure of it.


#2 Anfield - Liverpool

Liverpool FC v Everton FC - Premier League
Liverpool FC v Everton FC - Premier League

The most soulful stadium in England, Anfield, also happens to be the most decorated one on our list. Courtesy of Liverpool’s football culture, Anfield has seen its team celebrate 19 top-flight titles, six Champions Leagues, amongst others.

Unlike most stadiums, the Merseyside ground does not focus on humiliating opponents. Instead, it simply offers unwavering love and support to the Reds.

Anfield, home of the famous anthem “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” has always been about patience, perseverance, and hope, even when nothing seems to come off.

To no one’s surprise, the motto has allowed Anfield to witness many magical turnarounds. The most recent of those comebacks came against Barcelona when the Reds overturned a 3-0 first-leg deficit by recording a magical 4-0 win at Anfield.

Buoyed by the famous victory in the semi-finals, Liverpool ultimately went all the way to lifting the Champions League in the 2019-20 season, beating Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 in the final.


#1 Signal Iduna Park - Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund v Inter Milan: Group F - UEFA Champions League
Borussia Dortmund v Inter Milan: Group F - UEFA Champions League

The most magical, expressive, and downright intimidating stadium in Europe, Borussia Dortmund's Signal Iduna Park sits pretty at the top of our list.

Courtesy of Bayern Munich's domination, Borussia Dortmund haven’t had the chance to win many trophies lately, but their drought has only made their fans more dedicated. They pour in every single night, cheering their team on, irrespective of the quality of the opposition.

With an official capacity of 53,028, the Signal Iduna Park is not only one of the biggest stadiums in Europe, but it’s also rather unique. The south side of the stadium is practically one big stand, capable of hosting 24,000 fans.

The south side is always occupied by the most ardent supporters of the club, who wear the traditional yellow and black and wave flags incessantly. “The Yellow Wall” of Dortmund has become a famous spectacle in football, something even Bayern Munich fans are envious of.

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