Wembley 1970
Ajax's first European Cup triumph began a three-year period of domination.
The 1970–71 European Cup was the 16th season of the European Cup, UEFA's premier club football tournament. The competition was won by Ajax, who beat Panathinaikos in the final at Wembley Stadium in London, on 2 June 1971.
Quick Facts
- Competition
- European Cup
- Date
- May 6, 1970
- Venue
- Wembley Stadium, London
- Opponent
- Celtic FC
- Final score
- 2-1
- Key figure
- Ernst Happel (Manager)
- Status
- Champions of Europe
Lore & Background
Feyenoord, the defending champions, were eliminated by Romanian club UTA Arad in the first round.
Reader's Guide
It only states that Feyenoord were defending champions in 1970–71 and were eliminated in the first round.
Did You Know?
- This season marked the first time in European Cup history that Real Madrid failed to qualify for the tournament, having appeared in all 15 previous seasons.
- UEFA introduced penalty shoot-outs for the first time as a way of deciding drawn ties, doing away with the unsatisfactory tossing of a coin.
- The away goals rule applied to all rounds for the first time.
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