The 1971 European Cup Winners' Cup Final was a football match contested by Chelsea of England and Real Madrid of Spain. It was the final match of the 1970–71 competition and the 11th European Cup Winners' Cup final in all.

Route to the final

Chelsea Real MadridOpponentAgg.1st leg2nd legOpponentAgg.1st leg2nd leg Aris6–21–1 (A)5–1 (H)First round Hibernians5–00–0 (A)5–0 (H) CSKA Sofia2–01–0 (A)1–0 (H)Second round Wacker Innsbruck2–10–1 (H)2–0 (A) Club Brugge4–20–2 (A)4–0 (a.e.t.) (H)Quarter-finals Cardiff City2–10–1 (A)2–0 (H) Manchester City2–01–0 (H)1–0 (A)Semi-finals PSV2–10–0 (A)2–1 (H)

Match review The Spanish club were challenging for their seventh European trophy overall (all six previous were European Cups), a record among European clubs at the time, while the West Londoners were seeking their first ever European honour. The final took place on 19 May 1971 and was staged at Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, Greece, which was filled to capacity by traveling fans of both clubs as well as local football aficionados. Chelsea went ahead with a Peter Osgood left-foot volley from inside the area, after a Boyle-Cooke combination, but Real, demonstrating their "exceptional ball skills", pressed back and eventually equalised in the last minute with Ignacio Zoco."Real Shock for Chelsea", Daily Mirror, 20 May 1971 There were no further goals scored in extra time, so the final went to a replay game.

The replay was staged at the same venue two days later, on a Friday, with markedly lower attendance. Most of the clubs' fans had left, having booked return tickets on the assumption that, as usual, the final would be decided in one game, although a number of Chelsea's followers stayed on, "sleeping in the rough" around the city."Ole! Ole! Chelsea!", Daily Mirror, 22 May 1971 Chelsea scored two goals with Peter Osgood and John Dempsey in the first half. Real's Sebastián Fleitas scored 15 minutes before the end of the game but Chelsea hung on to win 2–1 and become the third London club to win the trophy.

Match Details

GK 1 Peter BonettiDF 2 John BoyleDF 3 Ron Harris (c)MF 4 John Hollins DF 5 John DempseyDF 6 David WebbW 7 Keith WellerMF 8 Alan HudsonST 9 Peter Osgood MF 10 Charlie CookeW 11 Peter HousemanSubstitutes:DF 14 Paddy Mulligan ST 15 Tommy Baldwin Manager: Dave Sexton GK 1 José Luis BorjaDF 2 José LuisDF 3 Goyo BenitoDF 4 Ignacio ZocoMF 5 PirriDF 6 Fernando ZunzuneguiMF 7 Ramón GrossoMF 8 Manuel VelázquezMF 9 Miguel Pérez FW 10 Amancio AmaroFW 11 Paco Gento (c) Substitutes:MF 12 Sebastián Fleitas FW 13 Toni Grande Manager: Miguel Muñoz

Replay

GK 1 Peter BonettiRB 2 John BoyleCB 6 David WebbCB 5 John DempseyLB 3 Ron Harris (c)CM 4 Charlie CookeCM 10 Alan HudsonRW 7 Keith WellerLW 11 Peter HousemanCF 8 Tommy BaldwinCF 9 Peter Osgood Substitutes:DF 14 Paddy MulliganCF 15 Derek Smethurst Manager: Dave Sexton GK 1 José Luis BorjaRB 2 José LuisSW 6 Ignacio Zoco (c)CB 5 Goyo BenitoLB 3 Fernando ZunzuneguiCM 10 Manuel Velázquez DM 4 PirriCM 9 Ramón GrossoRW 7 Sebastián FleitasCF 8 Amancio AmaroLW 11 Manuel Bueno Substitutes:DM 15 Toni Grande LW 16 Paco Gento Manager: Miguel Muñoz

See also 1971 European Cup Final 1971 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup Final 1998 UEFA Super Cup – contested between same teams Chelsea F.C. in international football competitions Real Madrid CF in international football competitions

References

External links 1971 European Cup Winners' Cup Final at UEFA.com