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6 unusual facts about Allianz Arena


Asahi Glass Co.

Among performance chemicals, Asahi makes fluoropolymer films, including Fluon ETFE laminate, famous for its use as the external surface of the Allianz Arena football stadium, built in 2005 and the world's largest structure made out of ETFE.

Danny Guthrie

He was also in the starting XI for the Bolton team that drew 2–2 with Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena during the UEFA Cup.

Roberto Di Matteo

On 19 May 2012, Di Matteo guided Chelsea to victory in the 2012 UEFA Champions League Final, defeating Bayern Munich at their own Allianz Arena.

Safe standing

The Allianz Arena in Munich was originally built as an all-seater stadium with standing allowed – and expected – in front of seats in designated standing areas.

Steve Lovell

Lovell also scored a consolation goal in the second leg of Aberdeen's UEFA Cup match against Bayern Munich in the Allianz Arena.

UEFA stadium categories

Allianz Arena, the host venue of the 2012 Champions League Final, holds 69,000 spectators.


Schwabinger 7

Bayernultras of FC Bayern also took action to save and preserve Schwabinger 7 by holding up signs at the game against Vfb Stuttgart in the Allianz Arena.


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Mario Mandžukić

Mandžukić scored his first Champions League goal of the season when Bayern Munich began the defence of their Champions League title against CSKA Moscow with a 3–0 victory at the Allianz Arena.