The long-awaited Champions League round of 16 remaining fixtures will be in action as of August 7; thus, paving the way to the final on August 23. However, the effects of Covid-19 turned everything upside down, forcing the European Football governing body to change the final’s venue. Istanbul’s Ataturk Olympic Stadium was to host this years’ Champions League Finals. This choice brought back the memories of Liverpool’s remarkable comeback against AC Milan in 2005.
And all fans were looking forward to another outstanding Champion’s League final with the Turkish atmosphere. However, due to safety measures the venue was changed. Lisbon Estádio da Luz will now host UEFA Champions League 28th season final match. Hurry up and open an account with the best betting agent now and place your bets on the Champions League matches!
Why Lisbon, Estádio da Luz?
Although it was important for UEFA to complete the Champions League 2019-20 season, the safety of players and staff, in general, was a priority. The criterion used by UEFA’s governing body to choose the alternative destination was based on a safe and low-risk Covid-19 destination. After a long and heated discussion, UEFA Executive Committee chose Portugal as the ideal country to host this year’s finals.
This will be the second time Estádio da Luz, home for Sport Lisboa e Benfica, to host UEFA Champions League. Real Madrid secured their 10th Champions League title in 2014 on Portugal soil after a 4-1 victory against Atlético Madrid. Nevertheless, Estádio José Alvalade will also take part in this historical moment, hosting matches on the 13th, 15th, and 19th of August.
The road to the Finals: Remaining Fixtures
The battle to the finals will be more difficult for teams who have lost the round of 16 first legs (Juventus, Chelsea, and Manchester City). However, we have seen remarkable comebacks last season when Liverpool beat Barcelona with a 4-3 aggregate in the semi-finals.
Four teams have already booked their place in the quarter-finals (Atalanta, Leipzig, PSG, and Atlético) and only time will tell which other four teams will join them in the battle for the most prestigious title only second to the FIFA World Cup Finals. And to help you make a wise choice when placing your bets, check out our tip section and guarantee your winnings!