1965 European Cup Final vs Benfica
Benfica's 1965 European Cup final appearance was their fourth in five years, but not a third consecutive.
The 1965 European Cup Final was the 10th edition of the European Cup final, contested between Inter Milan and Benfica. Benfica reached the final after winning the European Cup in 1961 and 1962, and losing the 1963 final. They did not reach the 1964 final.
Quick Facts
- Competition
- European Cup Final
- Date
- May 27, 1965
- Venue
- San Siro (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza), Milan
- Opponent
- SL Benfica
- Result
- Inter Milan 1 - 0 SL Benfica
Lore & Background
Benfica's path to the 1965 final came after back-to-back European Cup wins in 1961 and 1962, and a loss in the 1963 final. They did not appear in the 1964 final. The match was played at the San Siro in Milan, Italy.
Reader's Guide
The 1965 European Cup Final is remembered as Inter Milan's first European Cup triumph. Benfica, led by Eusébio, were seeking their third title in four years but were defeated 1–0 by Inter.
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