AC Milan
Milan's European glory was overshadowed by Napoli's domestic dominance.
AC Milan won their second consecutive European Cup, after a final victory over Benfica. The Dutch trio of Marco van Basten, Ruud Gullit and Frank Rijkaard was now a firmly established unit, but they were unable to defeat Napoli in the title chase.
Quick Facts
- Club
- Milan
- Chairman
- Silvio Berlusconi
- Manager
- Arrigo Sacchi
- League
- Serie A
- League result
- 2nd
- Average attendance
- 59,054
Lore & Background
The Rossoneri secured their second straight European Cup by beating Benfica in the final. The Dutch trio of Marco van Basten, Ruud Gullit, and Frank Rijkaard had become a firmly established unit. However, despite their continental success, they could not defeat Napoli in the Serie A title race.
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