European Cup 1980
Nottingham Forest's second consecutive European Cup triumph.
The 1980 European Cup final was a football match held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain on 28 May 1980, to determine the winner of the 1979–80 European Cup.
Quick Facts
- Opponent
- Hamburger SV (West Germany)
- Scorer
- John Robertson
Lore & Background
The final saw defending champions Nottingham Forest of England defeat Hamburg of West Germany by a score of 1–0. In the 21st minute, John Robertson squeezed a shot past Hamburg keeper Rudi Kargus for the only goal of the game, and Forest then defended solidly, to give Nottingham Forest back-to-back European Cup titles.
Reader's Guide
Nottingham Forest won the 1979–80 European Cup by defeating Hamburg 1–0 in the final.
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