Since the inauguration of the European Cup in 1956, the final of the top tournament in European club football has been held at London’s Wembley Stadium on five different occasions.
Though this weekend’s showdown marks the first time that the “New Wembley” will host the event, Manchester United and FC Barcelona will have fond memories of London – both sides won their first European Cups in the city in 1968 and 1992 respectively.
We take a look back at the five finals held under the famous “Twin Towers” on Wembley Way.
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Down Wembley Way: looking back at London’s European Cup finals
Down Wembley Way: looking back at London’s European Cup finals
SAME NAME, SAME place, different stadium.
Since the inauguration of the European Cup in 1956, the final of the top tournament in European club football has been held at London’s Wembley Stadium on five different occasions.
Though this weekend’s showdown marks the first time that the “New Wembley” will host the event, Manchester United and FC Barcelona will have fond memories of London – both sides won their first European Cups in the city in 1968 and 1992 respectively.
We take a look back at the five finals held under the famous “Twin Towers” on Wembley Way.
22 May 1963: AC Milan 2-1 Benfica
29 May 1968: Manchester United 4-1 Benfica (aet)
2 June 1971: Ajax 2-0 Panathinaikos
10 May 1978: Liverpool 1-0 Club Brugge
20 May 1992: Sampdoria 0-1 FC Barcelona (aet)
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