10. Celtic Park, Celtic
Location: Parkhead, Glasgow, Scotland
Opened: 1892
Celtic plays in one of the toughest arenas in the world. The fans are crazy, and all the opponents know it.
When you come to play Celtic, you better bring your A-game. The fans are relentless, and they don't let opponents off the hook very easily.
The home side feeds off the crowd, and their play improves as games wear on.
It's a legendary stadium, and over 60,000 fans pile in on a regular basis to cheer on the home side. With that many people against you, it's tough not to be intimidated.
Opened: 1892
Celtic plays in one of the toughest arenas in the world. The fans are crazy, and all the opponents know it.
When you come to play Celtic, you better bring your A-game. The fans are relentless, and they don't let opponents off the hook very easily.
The home side feeds off the crowd, and their play improves as games wear on.
It's a legendary stadium, and over 60,000 fans pile in on a regular basis to cheer on the home side. With that many people against you, it's tough not to be intimidated.
9. El Monumental, Club Atletico River Plate
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Opened: 1938
The home of the 1978 World Cup final is one of the greatest stadiums in the world. Club Atletico River Plate play their home matches in the stadium, and they enjoy a fair share of support.
In that World Cup final, the home country won in extra time over the Netherlands. Needless to say, the Argentinian fans were incredible. They didn't necessarily intimidate the Dutch, but they certainly made the match difficult.
Now, with the renovations, the stadium can seat just under 75,000 people, and it is one of the loudest stadiums in South America.
With so much lore and such loud fans, El Monumental is arguably the most intimidating stadium for any South American national team.
Opened: 1938
The home of the 1978 World Cup final is one of the greatest stadiums in the world. Club Atletico River Plate play their home matches in the stadium, and they enjoy a fair share of support.
In that World Cup final, the home country won in extra time over the Netherlands. Needless to say, the Argentinian fans were incredible. They didn't necessarily intimidate the Dutch, but they certainly made the match difficult.
Now, with the renovations, the stadium can seat just under 75,000 people, and it is one of the loudest stadiums in South America.
With so much lore and such loud fans, El Monumental is arguably the most intimidating stadium for any South American national team.
Location: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Opened: 1957
This picture is 15 years old, but I think it's pretty clear that Camp Nou is pretty humongous.
It is the largest stadium in Europe, and it seats just under 100,000—100,000!
That's absurd.
When opponents walk into Camp Nou, it is easy for them to hurt their necks looking up to the top. The stadium is huge, and seats are well above pitch level.
Other than the Clasicos and other big matches, the stadium is usually not full. However, the size is still incredible. Furthermore, in those big matches, the fans are spectacular.
Plus, whenever you enter Camp Nou, you have to face Lionel Messi and Co. And that's just a little bit intimidating.
Opened: 1957
This picture is 15 years old, but I think it's pretty clear that Camp Nou is pretty humongous.
It is the largest stadium in Europe, and it seats just under 100,000—100,000!
That's absurd.
When opponents walk into Camp Nou, it is easy for them to hurt their necks looking up to the top. The stadium is huge, and seats are well above pitch level.
Other than the Clasicos and other big matches, the stadium is usually not full. However, the size is still incredible. Furthermore, in those big matches, the fans are spectacular.
Plus, whenever you enter Camp Nou, you have to face Lionel Messi and Co. And that's just a little bit intimidating.
Location: Manchester, England
Opened: 1910
Old Trafford is the most intimidating stadium in all of England. It is big, the crowds are loud and the lore is great.
It is one of the most recognizable stadiums in the world, and Sir Alex Ferguson is a major reason why. He has built such a great tradition at Manchester United that most people go into the stadium assuming they'll lose (usually, they're right).
It is discouraging to walk through the tunnel, and that is one of the most intimidating factors. Players don't want to play United at home.
Obviously, it's a great story if you pull off the upset. Unfortunately, it's an extremely unlikely circumstance.
Opened: 1910
Old Trafford is the most intimidating stadium in all of England. It is big, the crowds are loud and the lore is great.
It is one of the most recognizable stadiums in the world, and Sir Alex Ferguson is a major reason why. He has built such a great tradition at Manchester United that most people go into the stadium assuming they'll lose (usually, they're right).
It is discouraging to walk through the tunnel, and that is one of the most intimidating factors. Players don't want to play United at home.
Obviously, it's a great story if you pull off the upset. Unfortunately, it's an extremely unlikely circumstance.
Location: Milan, Italy
Opened: 1926
For almost 100 years, San Siro has been the home to two of Italy's biggest clubs. AC Milan and Inter have been rivals from the very beginning, and they continue that rivalry today.
For other clubs, when they come to San Siro, they are more than just intimidated. Regardless of which team you are visiting, San Siro is a tough place to earn three points.
With a capacity over 80,000, the arena is one of the biggest in all of Europe. In turn, the fans are always loud and energetic. On average, the teams bring in between 50,000 and 60,000 fans.
It's a huge arena, and the fans are rowdy. Accordingly, San Siro is one of the most intimidating stadiums in the world.
Opened: 1926
For almost 100 years, San Siro has been the home to two of Italy's biggest clubs. AC Milan and Inter have been rivals from the very beginning, and they continue that rivalry today.
For other clubs, when they come to San Siro, they are more than just intimidated. Regardless of which team you are visiting, San Siro is a tough place to earn three points.
With a capacity over 80,000, the arena is one of the biggest in all of Europe. In turn, the fans are always loud and energetic. On average, the teams bring in between 50,000 and 60,000 fans.
It's a huge arena, and the fans are rowdy. Accordingly, San Siro is one of the most intimidating stadiums in the world.
Location: Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Opened: 1950
Originally for the 1950 World Cup, Maracanã has become one of the most identifiable stadiums in the world. Even though it doesn't seat as many people as it once did, Maracanã can still fit in well over 80,000.
Right now, it is under construction for some renovations in time for the 2013 Confederations Cup. The field and stands will be better than ever, and they were already pretty darn good.
Playing in Maracanã is extremely daunting. The circular structure has fans in every corner, making the fans impossible to escape. In addition, Maracana has so much history and lore that players can forget that it's simply a stadium.
It is one of the best stadiums in the world, and it is one of the most intimidating to play in. When the World Cup rolls around, we'll see how many players can respond to pressure inside of it.
Opened: 1950
Originally for the 1950 World Cup, Maracanã has become one of the most identifiable stadiums in the world. Even though it doesn't seat as many people as it once did, Maracanã can still fit in well over 80,000.
Right now, it is under construction for some renovations in time for the 2013 Confederations Cup. The field and stands will be better than ever, and they were already pretty darn good.
Playing in Maracanã is extremely daunting. The circular structure has fans in every corner, making the fans impossible to escape. In addition, Maracana has so much history and lore that players can forget that it's simply a stadium.
It is one of the best stadiums in the world, and it is one of the most intimidating to play in. When the World Cup rolls around, we'll see how many players can respond to pressure inside of it.
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Opened: 1963
Red Star Stadium—Marakana, as it's known—is one of the most hostile environments in all of football. The Serbian club Red Star Belgrade use this intensity to their advantage.
When clubs go into the stadium, they can never be excited. The fans are loud and aggressive, and the stadium is built so that the fans appear to be on top of the pitch.
With the structure of the stadium, fans are able to be right over the players, and that makes it incredibly difficult to play.
Red Star Belgrade are usually a decent team (for what they play), but their environment's intimidation is second to none in Europe.
Opened: 1963
Red Star Stadium—Marakana, as it's known—is one of the most hostile environments in all of football. The Serbian club Red Star Belgrade use this intensity to their advantage.
When clubs go into the stadium, they can never be excited. The fans are loud and aggressive, and the stadium is built so that the fans appear to be on top of the pitch.
With the structure of the stadium, fans are able to be right over the players, and that makes it incredibly difficult to play.
Red Star Belgrade are usually a decent team (for what they play), but their environment's intimidation is second to none in Europe.
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