1962-63 European Cup

The eighth edition of the European Cup was won by AC Milan in the final against SL Benfica, it was the third consecutive final for Benfica and the first time she drew the short straw.

Thirty teams participated including 29 national champions, Benfica and that the title defender was placed directly. Partizani Tirana was the first Albanian team in the league.

Content

 * 1 Preliminary
 * 2 Overview
 * 3 First Round
 * 4 Quarterfinal
 * 5 Semifinal
 * 6 Finale
 * 7 Champion
 * 8 External links

Preliminary [ edit ]

 * Reims and Benfica were free in the preliminary round.

Final [ edit ]
Wembley Stadium , London May 22, 1963 Attendance: 45,700 spectators Referee: Arthur Holland ( England ) Goal Scorers: 19 ' Eusébio 0-1, 58 ' José Altafini 1-1, 70 'José Altafini 2-1

AC Milan (coach Nereo Rocco ) Giorgio Ghezzi , Mario David , Mario Trebbi ; Morales Victor Benitez , Cesare Maldini (c) Giovanni Trapattoni , Gino Pivatelli , Dino Sani , José Altafini , Gianni Rivera , Bruno Mora SL Benfica (coach Fernando Riera ): Alberto Costa Pereira , Domiciano Cavém , Fernando Cruz , Humberto Fernandes , Raul Machado , Mário Coluna (c), José Augusto , Joaquim Santana , José Augusto Torres , Eusébio , António Simões