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1989 European Cup Semi-Final vs Real Madrid

Milan beat Real Madrid 6-1 on aggregate on the way to the 1989 final.

AC Milan beat Real Madrid 6-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals of the 1988-89 European Cup. Earlier, Milan had won their second-round tie on penalties after a 2-2 aggregate draw and their quarter-final 1-0 on aggregate.

Lore & Background

Ruud Gullit broke his meniscus in the semi-final against Real Madrid and had a quick operation so he could play in the final. Milan beat Steaua Bucuresti 4-0 in the final at the Camp Nou on 24 May 1989, with two goals each from Marco van Basten and Gullit, for their first European Cup in 20 years.

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