Shakhtar Donetsk vs Werder Bremen – UEFA Cup Final in Istanbul – May 20

The Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in Istanbul is the venue for the UEFA Cup final between the Ukraine’s Shakhtar Donetsk and Germany’s Werder Bremen on Wednesday, May 20 2009

The UEFA Cup trophy is reported to be the heaviest of all the UEFA trophies at 15 kg, so the winners will need to save enough strength left to lift it after the battle. 

Travellers planning to visit Istanbul – but not for the match – should make a note if they wish to avoid match day.

Visit our Travel Guide for travel information about Turkey and click on the link for the Foreign Office website (FCO Country Advice for Turkey) for updated travel advice.   Watch the FCO website for updates and advice for travelling football fans.   

Note that the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) is not valid in Turkey, so it is important to take out Travel Insurance for your visit.