1970 European Cup Winners' Cup Final vs Górnik Zabrze
City's first European glory, sealed in Vienna.
The 1970 European Cup Winners' Cup Final was a football match played between Manchester City and Górnik Zabrze. The match took place at the Praterstadion in Vienna.
Quick Facts
- Competition
- European Cup Winners' Cup
- Venue
- Heysel Stadium, Brussels
- Opponent
- Górnik Zabrze (Poland)
- Result
- 2-1 Victory for Manchester City
- Key scorers
- Francis Lee, Neil Young
- Significance
- First European trophy in club history
Lore & Background
Manchester City won the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1970, defeating Górnik Zabrze 2–1. This was the club's only European honour until their triumph in the 2022–23 UEFA Champions League. The goalscorers were Francis Lee and an own goal by a Górnik Zabrze defender.
Reader's Guide
The match was played at the Praterstadion in Vienna. The score was 2–1 to Manchester City. Key scorers: Francis Lee and an own goal.
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