Playing a major tournament or a final at home can bring added pressure, but it is often a blessing. Though home advantage is no guarantee of success, most teams would prefer to play an important fixture in familiar surroundings and in front of their own fans.

In international tournaments, host nations are therefore often among the favourites, while clubs are seen to have an advantage if they are due to play a cup final in their own stadium.

When it works out, the atmosphere is special. Here, we look at some of the national teams and club sides in men's football that won major finals at home...