Final Europeia 1962
Back-to-back European champions in 1961 and 1962.
Benfica won the European Cup in 1962, defeating Real Madrid 5–3 in the final.
- Competition
- European Cup Final
- Date
- May 2, 1962
- Venue
- Olympisch Stadion, Amsterdam
- Opponent
- Real Madrid CF
- Result
- 3-5 (After Extra Time)
- Key Player
- Eusébio
Lore & Background
Led by coach Béla Guttmann, Benfica became back-to-back European Champions by winning the European Cup against Real Madrid in 1962 (5–3).
In Their Own Story
The rain slicked the Amsterdam turf as the whistle blew for extra time. Eusébio wiped mud from his face, eyes fixed on the goal. The stadium roared, a mix of Portuguese hope and Spanish inevitability. He had scored two already, but the giants in white were relentless. As the final minutes ticked away, the red-and-white stripes bowed under the weight of history, knowing they had played like kings but fallen short of the crown.
Reader's Guide
Benfica's 1962 European Cup victory is one of two consecutive European Cups won by the club (1961 and 1962), a unique feat in Portuguese football.
Did You Know?
- Benfica's 1962 European Cup final win over Real Madrid was their second consecutive European Cup title.
- The 1962 European Cup final was played at the Olympisch Stadion in Amsterdam.
- Eusébio played for Benfica during this era but the source does not specify his role in the 1962 final.
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