The UEFA Champions League is the pinnacle of European soccer, with the winning team not only earning continental bragging ...

Baku Olympic Stadium in Azerbaijan and the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid have since expressed interest in hosting the 2027 final, with UEFA expected to make a final decision on Mar. 19.

Now the US$640m (£436m, €604m) Baku Olympic Stadium, situated near the city centre, with views over Lake Boyukshor, forms another prestigious landmark. Funded by the Azerbaijani government, the 68,000 ...