Definition
Often heard by commentators during big European, international or nighttime domestic fixtures during midweek, ‘Under the Lights’ is a term that refers to matches played under artificial floodlights. When compared to regular weekend, daytime matches, ‘Under the lights’ is used to describe the big-match feeling and excitement that accompany such matches and the bright lights and colours that are on show.
“Welcome to Anfield for Liverpool v Real Madrid. Are we in for another famous European match under the lights?” [Generic TV football commentator]
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