Lisbon calls for the grand finale :
Lisbon is the largest city of Portugal with a population of 547,631 thousand inhabitants , within its administrative limits on a land area of 84.8 kilometers .
Lisbon is recognized as a global city because of its importance in finance, commerce , media , entertainment , arts , international trade , education , tourism and sports .
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world , and is the oldest city in Western Europe .
Lisbon has a long tradition in sports . It hosted several matches , including the final , the UEFA Euro 2004 Championship and will now host the big final on May 24 .
Lisbon has two UEFA licensed stadiums ; Benfica's Estádio da Luz ( Stadium of Light ) , with a capacity of over 65,000 and the Estádio José Alvalade Stadium , with a seating capacity of over 50,000 . Said first Stadium where the final will take place today and Champions Leagues .
