Europe's Essential Soccer Stadiums for Every Football Fan

23. Stadion Rajko Mitić: The Red Star Cauldron, Belgrade

Stadion Rajko Mitić, commonly known as “Marakana,” is the fiery home of Red Star Belgrade, Serbia’s most storied club. With a capacity nearing 52,000, it’s a stadium built not just to host games—but to shake under the weight of them. Its defining feature? The unrelenting noise. Red Star’s ultras, the Delije, generate a storm of flares, chants, and choreographed displays that transform the arena into a war drum. European nights here are especially infamous—opponents don’t just play football, they survive an ordeal. For fans craving raw energy and unfiltered passion, the Marakana offers an unforgettable, visceral experience rooted in pride, defiance, and legacy.