1958 European Cup Final vs AC Milan
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Real Madrid Club de Fútbol is a Spanish professional association football club based in Madrid. The club competes in La Liga, the top tier of Spanish football.
Lore & Background
Real Madrid is one of the most successful football clubs in the world and the most decorated club in Europe. In Spanish domestic football, the club has won 71 trophies; a record 36 La Liga titles, 20 Copa del Rey, 13 Supercopa de España, a Copa Eva Duarte and a Copa de la Liga. In International football, Real Madrid have won a record 35 trophies: a record 15 European Cup/UEFA Champions League titles, a record six UEFA Super Cups, two UEFA Cups, a joint-record two Latin Cups, a record one Iberoamerican Cup, and a record nine world championships.
Reader's Guide
The 1958 European Cup Final vs AC Milan: Real Madrid won with goals from Di Stéfano (74'), Rial (79'), and Gento (107'). Gento's goal was the only extra-time goal.
Did You Know?
- Real Madrid is the only club to have won three consecutive titles in the European Cup/UEFA Champions League twice, achieving this in 1956-58 and 2016-18.
- Real Madrid was recognized as the greatest football club of the 20th century, receiving the FIFA Centennial Order of Merit in 2004.
- In 2024, Real Madrid became the first football club to make €1 billion ($1.08bn) in revenue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 1958 European Cup Final against AC Milan?
Real Madrid defeated AC Milan with a dramatic 3-2 victory in extra time at Brussels' Heysel Stadium. This result secured their third consecutive European title and cemented their status as the first true kings of Europe.
Who were the goal scorers for Real Madrid in this match?
Francisco Gento opened the scoring early and later added the decisive winner in the 107th minute, while Juan Santisteban contributed a crucial strike in the 89th minute. These three goals proved essential in overcoming Milan's resilient defense.
How did the 1958 European Cup Final end?
After a grueling contest that pushed Los Blancos to the brink, Real Madrid secured a 3-2 win only after extending play into extra time. The final goal by Gento in the 107th minute sealed what historians often cite as the most tense final of the early era.
What was the significance of playing AC Milan again?
Facing Milan in a rematch added immense pressure, as the Italian side had previously challenged Madrid's dominance and nearly shattered their bid for three consecutive titles. Overcoming them in such a precarious fashion validated Real Madrid's supremacy during that period.
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