1968 European Cup Final vs Benfica
Manchester United's first European Cup triumph, sealed with three extra-time goals at Wembley.
The 1968 European Cup final was the final match of the 1967–68 European Cup, played at Wembley Stadium in London on 29 May 1968 between Benfica of Portugal and Manchester United of England in front of a crowd of 92,225. Manchester United won 4–1 after extra time, with goals from Bobby Charlton (2), George Best (1), and Brian Kidd (1).
Quick Facts
- Competition
- European Cup Final
- Date
- May 29, 1968
- Venue
- Wembley Stadium, London
- Opponent
- S.L. Benfica
- Final score
- 4-1 (After Extra Time)
- United goalscorers
- Bobby Charlton (2)
- George Best
- Brian Kidd
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Background
Manchester United reached the European Cup final for the first time, having been losing semi-finalists in 1956–57 and 1957–58. Benfica were appearing in their fifth final, having won in 1961 and 1962 and lost in 1963 and 1965. The match went to extra time after a 1–1 draw in regulation; Manchester United scored three times in seven minutes during extra time to become the first English club to win the European Cup.
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