In the back of the gigantic train station Budapest Keleti The Puskas Stadium, the work that opened in 2019 and this summer will be one of the headquarters of the Soccer Eurocup. Earlier this night, Barcelona will face Ferencvaros to certify the first place in the group stage, which would give them the field factor in the round of 16. A modern stadium, with a capacity for 67,150 spectators and with history.
The stadium is the jewel in the crown of the country's president, Viktor Orban, which has opted for major sports venues in the city that have the premium in common, although they are equipped to host top-level events. An example, before the Puskas Stadium, is the Duna Arena pool. “She is the best in the world”, explains the architect Quim Pujol. Despite this, the magnanimous work, which has hosted a Swimming World Cup, exceeded the initial budget.
The same has happened with the Puskas Stadium, which has finally cost 610 million, according to the estimates of the Hungarian press and of what the constructors published in their day. That means paying more money than the Allianz of Munich or the Emirates of London, where Arsenal play their games. According to the construction company, the biggest challenge was to mount the roof, as a special crane and a highway had to be built to support the weight of this structure.
The stadium replaces the previous one, of the same name and obsolete. Hungary hadn't built a new football venue in a city that breathes sport for 63 years. And now they will be able to enjoy their national team and the wonders of their new stadium at the European Championship.