Stadion Albert Flórián was a sports stadium in Budapest, Hungary. The stadium was the home of the association football club Ferencvárosi TC. The stadium had a capacity of 18,100. Formerly known as Üllői úti stadion for its location, it was renamed in 2007 for Ballon d'Or winner club legend Flórián Albert (1941–2011). Today, the stadium's place is occupied by the newly built Groupama Arena.
History
Construction The first stadium was started to be built in the autumn of 1910. On 12 February 1911, Ferencváros played their first match at Üllői úti stadion ('Üllő Road Stadium') against Budapest rival MTK Budapest which was won by the club. The starting line-up consisted of Fritz, Rumbold, Magnlitz, Weinber, Bródy, Payer, Szeitler, Weisz, Koródy, Schlosser, Borbás. The first stadium could host 40,000 spectators.
First reconstruction In 1971 the stands were demolished and a new stadium was started to be built. The new stadium was inaugurated on the 75th anniversary of the club. On 19 May 1974, the first match was played against the Vasas old boys. The new stadium could host 29,505 spectators (including 10 771 seats and 18 734 standing). In the 1990s the stadium was redesigned to meet the UEFA requirements therefore its capacity was reduced to 18 100.
On 21 December 2007, the stadium was changed from Üllői úti Stadion to Stadion Albert Flórián. Flórián Albert, the former Ferencváros icon, was present at the inauguration ceremony.
Milestone matches
First era (1911–1971) First match: Ferencváros 2-1 MTK Budapest FC First UEFA match: Ferencváros 2-1 Rangers F.C. (UEFA Cup Winners' Cup 1960-61) Last UEFA match: Ferencváros 1-1 Liverpool F.C. (Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 1970-71)
Second era (1974–2013) MatchHomeResultOpponentDateCompetition First match Ferencváros 0–1 Vasas 19 May 1974 Friendly match First UEFA Cup Winners' Cup match Ferencváros 2–0 Cardiff City F.C.18 September 1974 1974–75 European Cup Winners' Cup, first round Last UEFA Europa League match Ferencváros 2–1 Aalesunds FK14 July 2011 2011–12 UEFA Europa League, second qualifying round Last Hungarian League match Ferencváros 2–1 Újpest FC10 March 2013 2012–13 Nemzeti Bajnokság I, matchweek 19 Last Hungarian League Cup match Ferencváros 1–0 Egri FC23 March 2013 2012–13 Ligakupa, semifinals Last match Ferencváros 0–0 CFR Cluj24 March 2013 International friendly
International matches
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Photo gallery
References
External links
Stadium Albert Flórián at magyarfutball.hu New Albert Stadium at magyarfutball.hu