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1958 European Cup final

Field	Value
title	1958 European Cup final
image	Ecf1958.jpg
caption	Match programme cover
event	[1957–58 European Cup](1957-58-european-cup)
team1	Real Madrid
team1association	ESP
team1score	3
team2	Milan
team2association	ITA
team2score	2
details	After extra time
date	28 May 1958
stadium	Heysel Stadium
city	Brussels
referee	Albert Alsteen (Belgium)
attendance	67,000
previous	[1957](1957-european-cup-final)
next	[1959](1959-european-cup-final)

The 1958 European Cup final was a football match played at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels, Belgium on 28 May 1958 as the conclusion to the 1957–58 European Cup.

The match was contested by two-time defending champions Real Madrid of Spain, the only previous team to win the competition, and AC Milan of Italy.

Despite twice being behind during the match, Real Madrid came from behind to win 3–2 after extra time as they successfully defended their title to lift the trophy for the third consecutive year.

After the match, the Real Madrid players were presented with their winners' medals by King Albert II of Belgium.

Background

Real Madrid had won the first two editions of the European Cup, defeating Stade de Reims 4–3 in the inaguaral season in 1956 and Fiorentina 2–0 in 1957.

AC Milan had only played in the European Cup once previously, reaching the semi-finals in the inaugural season where they were defeated 5–4 on aggregate by Real Madrid.

Route to the final

Real Madrid	Round	Milan
Opponent	Agg.	1st leg
Bye	[Prelim. round](1957-58-european-cup-preliminary-round)	Rapid Wien
Antwerp	8–1	2–1 (A)
Sevilla	10–2	8–0 (H)
Vasas SC	4–2	4–0 (H)

Real Madrid

Real Madrid qualified for the competition as defending champions and they were given a bye in the preliminary round.

In the first round, Real Madrid defeated Royal Antwerp of Belgium 2–1 away in the first leg and 6–0 at home in the second leg to advance 8–1 on aggregate.

Real Madrid then faced Sevilla of Spain in the quarter-finals. Real Madrid won the first leg at home 8–0 before the teams played out a 2–2 draw in the second leg in Seville as Real Madrid advanced 10–2 on aggregate.

In the semi-finals, Real Madrid faced Vasas of Hungary. After winning the first leg 4–0 at home, Real Madrid lost the second leg 2–0 away but advanced to the final 4–2 on aggregate.

Milan

Milan qualified for the competition as winners of the 1956–57 Serie A.

In the preliminary round, Milan faced Rapid Wien of Austria. After winning the first leg 4–1 at home, Milan lost the second leg 5–2 in Vienna which resulted in a tie, 6–6 on aggregate. As a result, a replay was held at a neutral venue in Zurich, Switzerland which Milan won 4–2 to advance.

Milan then played Rangers of Scotland in the first round. Milan won the first leg 4–1 away and the second leg 2–0 at home to advance 6–1 on aggregate.

Borussia Dortmund of Germany were Milan's opponents in the quarter-finals. After drawing the first leg 1–1 away, Milan won the second leg 4–1 at home to advance 5–2 on aggregate.

In the semi-finals, Milan played Manchester United of England. After losing the first leg 2–1 away, Milan won the second leg 4–0 at home to advance to the final 5–2 on aggregate.

Match

Details

Di Stéfano
Rial
Gento
Schiaffino
Grillo

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ARG Luis Carniglia

ITA Giuseppe Viani

Aftermath

King Albert II presented the winning team with their medals.

Notes

References

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Ross, James M.. (23 September 2021). "European Competitions 1955-56". RSSSF.
Ross, James M.. (28 March 2007). "European Competitions 1956-57". RSSSF.
Ross, James M.. (4 June 2015). "European Competitions 1957-58". RSSSF.
Mariani, Maurizio. (22 April 1999). "Italy 1956/57". RSSSF.
De la Riva, Mario. (5 September 2016). "Los 11 jugadores nacidos fuera de España con más partidos". AS.
(7 July 2014). "Alfredo di Stéfano: A god of the stadium". UEFA.
Glanville, Brian. (15 November 2002). "Obituary: Juan Schiaffino". The Guardian.
(October 2005). "50 Things You Never Knew About... The European Cup". Haymarket Consumer.

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