WOW! Champions League Final: Yokohama F Marinos vs Al Ain! AFCチャンピオンズリーク: 決勝 第1戦 横浜F・マリノスvs アルアイン

First time ever watching a Champions League final live for us, and it did not disappoint!
Nissan Stadium can always feel a bit dreary, with that running track really setting you far away from the pitch, and when it's not full you definitely, definitely feel it. Happily though, it was packed to the rafters and the atmosphere was booming - the best I've ever seen for a game held in Japan.
The downside of this is that queues were insane and it was a real struggle to get any food and drink...but you know what, we didn't even care. The game was a banger and is one that will live long in the memory. What a day.
Special shoutout to both sets of fans, as you were all great and kept the atmosphere positive and friendly all game. Legends.
One question though - why does this game need to be played over two legs? Seems like madness to us..
#football #jleague #afcchampionsleague #yokohamafmarinos #alain #jリーグ #マリノス

[@user-xz7jf9lw1g]

We really hope that Come on boys!! Bring the 🏆 1🇰🇼2🔵⚪️🔴

[@jleaguejourneys]

Nervous for the second leg!

[@TokyoFox]

I was there too! Sat in the stand to your left. Nice to relive it all through your lovely vid. Good work & as a Leicester fan I love that the guy to your left (as viewers see it) was wearing the classic Leicester 1983-85 home shirt!

[@jleaguejourneys]

Nice one, was a great game! See you at the away leg eh! Also yes, didn’t speak to the lad in the Leicester shirt much but good to see someone in a classic English kit!

[@ReverseCh]

Great atmosphere, kudos to Yokohama for that comeback

[@jleaguejourneys]

Incredible comeback. A bit lucky maybe as VAR certainly helped, but definitely the better time on the night!

[@Eason_3]

Keep up the awesome work J League Journeys‼️‼️

[@jleaguejourneys]

Thank you, much appreciated. Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@clovissilva4055]

Amazing Guys. I was there, it was fantastic. Hope I meet you at stadium someday. I have started a TikTok series abt Japanese league as well..

[@jleaguejourneys]

Great game, wasn’t it! Hope to see you at a game too - if you ever spot us please come and say hi. And good luck with your TikTok!

[@ReverseCh]

What's your tiktok?

[@clovissilva4055]

@@ReverseCh pedechipa , follow me. I'm gonna publish new videos soon.

[@jleaguejourneys]

@@ReverseCh sorry bro, don’t use tiktok!

[@ReeseJamPiece.]

Al-Ain are a tough opponent, the second-leg could go to penalties. I have a feeling either Lopes or Nam will score the first goal and Uenaka will score another late into the second-half. Big if's but I am a gambling man lol.

[@jleaguejourneys]

Big ifs indeed. Marinos dominated the first leg in terms of overall chances and attacking play, but when Al-Ain went forward they looked so much more clinical and dangerous. If Marinos sit back they’re gonna be taken apart, hope they go for it and play for the win!

[@the7ak3]

who is that that handsome man in the beginning u are interviewing?

[@jleaguejourneys]

Can’t say, we had to sign an NDA 🤫

[@Yoyo-tg5rg]

5-1

[@jleaguejourneys]

😭😭😭

[@brendanhunter389]

J league keepers love to come out at every cross and never claim the ball

[@jleaguejourneys]

Pretty sure the keeper in the vid is third choice, just a young lad. He did make me a few decent saves, but definitely felt a bit nervous watching him. A good experience for him though!