On the afternoon of February 25, Beijing time, UEFA officially announced that it decided to change the venue of this season's Champions League final from St. Petersburg, Russia to the Stade de France in Paris, France.
Because of the situation in Russia and Ukraine, UEFA has announced yesterday that St. Petersburg will be disqualified from hosting this season's Champions League final. UEFA President Ceferin decided to convene a special meeting this afternoon to discuss countermeasures.
It is understood that French President Macron participated in this special meeting, and his active participation and cooperation made Cheferin quickly make the decision to let Paris, France host the Champions League final.
Last summer, Paris got Messi for a visa exemption, renewed Neymar's contract at a sky-high price, and rejected Real Madrid's 180 million euro offer to keep Mbappe. Paris is home to Europe's strongest striker, and this season is also their most promising Champions League title. Although the Champions League final was not played at the Parc des Princes, it was also their half home stadium at the Stade de France.
Of course, it is too early to say that we will reach the Final of the Champions League. They faced Real Madrid at home in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, only to rely on Mbappe's killer goal to achieve a thrilling 1-0 victory. They are going to visit the Bernabeu in the second leg and it is not yet known whether they will be able to pass the real madrid level.
Before the Champions League knockout rounds began, Guardiola's Manchester City were already the biggest favourites to win the Champions League. After a 5-0 away win over Portuguese Premier League side Sport Portugal in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, Manchester City have reached the final with one foot.