Liverpool and Real Madrid face off in the Champions League final for the second time in four years. The Los Blancos edged past the Reds to win their thirteenth Champions League in 2018.

Who will host the 2022 Champions League final?

The 2021/2022 UEFA Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid will be played at the Stade de France located in Paris, France.

The Stade de France currently serves as the National Stadium of France, located north of Paris in the commune of Saint-Denis. It is the biggest football stadium in France, with a seating capacity of 80,698.

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Outside football, the Stade de France is used for Rugby Union matches and concerts. 

Stadium selection

The 2022 champions league final stadium was initially scheduled to be played at the Arena Munich in Germany but was moved to the Krestovsky Stadium in Saint Petersburg.

However, Krestovsky Stadium was stripped of the rights to host the final and was awarded to the Stade de France.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid Champions League Final and Expectations

Liverpool overcame the upset from the Champions League surprise opponents Villarreal. Real Madrid, on the other hand, did the unthinkable against two English sides (Chelsea and Manchester City) to reach their sixteenth final.

Liverpool UCL Stats

Liverpool is the most successful Eniglish football team in the competition, winning six titles and could increase their tally to seven. Club manager Jürgen Klopp lost to Real Madrid in the previous meeting between the two sides and would be hoping to avoid a repeat.

Real Madrid UCL Stats

Real Madrid is the most successful Champions League club with thirteen titles. The Spanish club won the first five editions of the European Cup and became the first team to win three consecutive titles since the rebrand to the Champions League.

What are you expectations as the 2022 Champions League final takes centre stage at the Stade de France?