Liverpool won the 1981 European Cup Final, beating Real Madrid 1-0 on 27 May 1981 in Paris. This win salvaged the season for Liverpool, finishing just 5th in the league. They had however won the League Cup, beating West Ham in the replay at Villa Park.
Details[]
| 27 May 1981 | Liverpool | 1-0 | Real Madrid | Parc des Princes, France |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy (82) |
Team[]
Starting 11:
- Ray Clemence
- Phil Neal
- Alan Kennedy
- Phil Thompson
- Ray Kennedy
- Alan Hansen
- Kenny Dalglish
85' - Sammy Lee
- David Johnson
- Terry McDermott
- Graeme Souness
Substitutes:
- Jimmy Case
85' - Steve Ogrizovic
- Colin Irwin
- Richard Money
- Howard Gayle
Notes[]
Bob Paisley became the manager to have won the most European Cups, with three. This record still stands, but Carlo Ancelotti has equalled it.
See also[]
| Liverpool F.C. finals |
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