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Bukayo Saka names the top stadium atmosphere he has played in
TL;DR
Bukayo Saka has named the top stadium atmosphere he has experienced, highlighting venues outside England as the most intimidating. While Anfield and Old Trafford are well-known for their intensity, Saka believes other international stadiums surpass them.
Key points
- Bukayo Saka highlights stadiums outside England.
- Anfield and Old Trafford are known for intense atmospheres.
- Saka believes some international venues are more hostile.
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Bukayo Saka names the top stadium atmosphere he has played in
The Premier League features some of the best stadiums in world football, and Arsenal have played in many of them with Bukayo Saka in their squad, yet the forward has identified stadiums outside England as providing the most intimidating atmosphere he has experienced.
Grounds such as Anfield and Old Trafford are often praised for their intense atmospheres, and they can be daunting for visiting players, but Saka believes other venues abroad have felt even more hostile.
Saka on stadium atmospheres
The Arsenal attacker was asked about the most intimidating stadium he has played in and admitted that he did not select any Premier League ground, despite frequent visits across the competition.
Having competed domestically and in European competitions, Saka has experienced a wide range of environments, including high-pressure nights in the Europa League and Champions League.
However, he explained that certain away fixtures in Europe stood out more strongly in terms of atmosphere and intensity than those he has faced in England.
Saka highlights European atmospheres
He appeared on an interview with Adebayo Akinfenwa on the ‘Beast Mode On’ podcast Beast Mode On podcast and said:
“I’d say probably PSG or Real Madrid away last season, they were both top atmospheres.”
Q&A
What stadium did Bukayo Saka find to have the best atmosphere?
Bukayo Saka identified stadiums outside of England as having the best atmosphere, although specific names were not mentioned.
How do Anfield and Old Trafford compare to other stadiums according to Saka?
Saka acknowledges Anfield and Old Trafford for their intense atmospheres but believes that some international venues are even more hostile.
Why are some stadiums considered more intimidating than others?
Stadiums may be considered more intimidating due to factors like crowd size, noise levels, and the overall passion of the home fans.