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Having hosted four finals already in the competition’s 66-year history, the Lombardian relic is more than capable of producing more magic on the world stage.

The last final to be held there was the 2016 final, where Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico on penalties.

And with the stadium set to be demolished after the 2026 Winter Olympics, it could do with one final farewell on the elite footballing stage.

Johan Cruyff Arena

Ajax’s Champions League adventures in the past means that the Johan Cruyff Arena has seen some magical nights under the lights in the Champions League.

Tottenham produced arguably the most famous result in their recent history on the banks of the Markermeer Lake, with their 3-2 win against the Dutch outfit taking them to the 2019 final and ultimately adding to the history of the ground in Europe’s most prestigious competition.

But despite this, the ground has seen just one final in 1998 where Real Madrid beat Juventus 1-0.