Estádio do Dragão to Amex *Geeky Thread Alert*

[Notters]

Much has been made of the similarities between these, two of the finest stadia in Europe. I had the privilege to see both today on my way back from the Algarve. Sorry, the photos aren't great but the experience was





Unfortunately I saw this other dump as well.

 

[shaun_rc]

Ours has a better matchday atmosphere. I've been to a game at the Dragao - loads of adverts before the game (and the stadium is right next to a shopping centre), not much singing, only a pocket at one end. It might be better for European games, but it was a nice stadium in a lovely city, but the atmosphere was quite antiseptic...

 

[Lord Bracknell]

I like the fact that the Estádio do Dragão has a cinema in it - and, when I went, it was possible to buy a ticket for a Champions League game for only €20 (Porto v Fenerbahçe). But there's no place like home.

 

[SeagullSongs]

Unfortunately I saw this other dump as well.

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That looks far too close to the river to be Selhurst, or is the altitude that deceptive?

 

[8ace]

That looks far too close to the river to be Selhurst, or is the altitude that deceptive?

Looks Fratton fresh to me.

 

[SeagullSongs]

Looks Fratton fresh to me.

That'll be why! I'm sure you can forgive my automatic link between and Palace

 

[Notters]

Looks Fratton fresh to me.

Fresh isn't the word I'd have used!