Jurgen Klopp names Sevilla’s Sanchez-Pizjuan as his toughest stadium

Jurgen Klopp, one of football’s most charismatic and successful managers, has singled out the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium in Seville as his "most hated" stadium to visit. Across an illustrious managerial career spanning Mainz, Borussia Dortmund, and Liverpool, Klopp has faced intense atmospheres, but the home of Sevilla remains his toughest challenge.

"The atmosphere is the reason I hate it"

Speaking about his least favorite ground, Klopp admitted: "I don’t know if it’s the best stadium to play in, but the stadium I hate playing in the most is Sevilla’s because of the atmosphere it has… that’s a compliment!"

The Sanchez-Pizjuan, a 42,000-seater named after a former Sevilla president, has hosted the La Liga side since 1958 and is infamous for its deafening support. Klopp explained that the intimidating ambiance has made it a venue he dreads but also respects, calling it a "daunting feeling."

Klopp’s Record at Sanchez-Pizjuan

Klopp’s struggles at Sevilla’s home ground underline its challenging nature. Across three visits with three different clubs, Klopp has yet to secure a victory at the Sanchez-Pizjuan:

The closest Klopp came to victory was in 2017 when Liverpool led 3-0 at halftime, only for Sevilla to mount a dramatic second-half comeback to draw 3-3, led by Wissam Ben Yedder and Guido Pizarro.

Klopp's Career and Legacy

Throughout his career, Klopp has been known for his tactical brilliance and personality. With Dortmund, he won two Bundesliga titles and reached the Champions League final, while at Liverpool, he secured the club’s first Premier League title and a Champions League crown.

Now working as the global head of soccer at Red Bull, Klopp’s admission about the Sanchez-Pizjuan underscores his respect for intense footballing environments and the challenges they pose, even to the most successful managers.