Real Madrid win the 1966 European Cup
Real Madrid's sixth European Cup
The starting XI against Partizan: Araquistáin, Pachín, De Felipe, Zoco, Sanchis, Pirri, Velázquez, Serena, Amancio, Grosso and Gento. The final was played at the Heysel stadium in Brussels.
Real Madrid's sixth European Cup
Pachín can't prevent Vasovic's goal. Partizan go 1-0 ahead. Real Madrid's home form was fundamental in taking them to the final: they won all their games at the Santiago Bernabéu, beating sides such as Feyenoord, Kilmarnock and Anderlecht. In the semi-fin
Real Madrid's sixth European Cup
Real Madrid reacted and in a six minute spell were in front, with two of the finest goals the side has ever scored in their European Cup finals, the first from Amancio, the second from Serena (see next photos).
Real Madrid's sixth European Cup
Amancio scores the first. He beat his marker and slotted the ball through keeper Soskic's legs.
Real Madrid's sixth European Cup
Serena scores Real Madrid's second. A long range shot from a bouncing ball left the Yugoslav keeper on the ground and put Real Madrid in front. Miguel Muñoz re-organised the side, made up of all Spaniards, who defended their lead until the final whistle.
Real Madrid's sixth European Cup
Real Madrid hold on.
Real Madrid's sixth European Cup
The Real Madrid Yeyés side (named after the Beatles 'Yeah yeah yeah' chorus from She loves you) put the club back at the top of European football, winning the sixth European Cup. Real Madrid won the first five editions, from 1955-56 to 1959-60.
Real Madrid's sixth European Cup
Veteran Paco Gento, captain of the team in the successful 1965-66 season, displays the trophy to the Real Madrid fans back in the Spanish capital.