Loudest stadiums in Europe revealed with Leeds and Newcastle only Premier League clubs in top 10 and Scottish giants 2nd
ONLY two Premier League grounds have been ranked among the top 10 most atmospheric in Europe.
England's top flight is the richest, most lavish show on earth - with the wealthiest clubs on the planet doing battle for one of football's ultimate prizes.
Elland Road is renowned for its legendary atmosphere, with Leeds fans among the country's loudest.
Earlier this year, Rio Ferdinand gushed about the Elland Road atmosphere, saying on his : "Leeds yeah, that place when it’s bouncing is a hard place to play, I played there as a home and an away player and it was always like ‘woah’.
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"Going in as an away player, if you’re not on it and you go a goal down it’s a hard place to turn things around."
St James' Park, meanwhile, has also received high praise - with Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola saying: "Newcastle away is always an incredible environment.
"The fans… it’s one of the best stadiums since I have been here in England. I know how they support the team."
So who else makes the list and where do Leeds and Newcastle rank?
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Top 15 stadiums with the best atmosphere in Europe.
15. De Kuip – Feyenoord – Netherlands
Capacity: 51,117
Feyenoord fans are arguably the most passionate in the Netherlands.
The supporters have a special bond with the club and the stadium is like a second home to them.
Red Star fans create a great atmosphere for the club and are known for their choreography. Delije, the fanatical supporters in the North Stand, and the rest of the Red Star supporters regularly fill the stadium with a flood of flares that creates an intensely hostile environment.
3. Nef Stadyumu – Galatasaray – Turkey
Capacity: 52,280
Galatasaray boasts a following of almost half of Turkey’s football-supporting population, and their Nef Stadyumu is billed as one of the most challenging places for teams to visit in Europe.
An intimidating and spectacularly loud stadium.
2. Celtic Park – Celtic – Scotland
Capacity: 60,411
Few places come close to Celtic Park on a big European night - just ask the many opposing players and managers who have been blown away by it over the years.
The pre-match rendition of "You'll Never Walk Alone" is a sight to behold.
1. Signal Iduna Park – Borussia Dortmund – Germany
Capacity: 81,365
The greatest atmosphere in Europe belongs to Borussia Dortmund.