1961–62 European Cup
The 1961–62 European Cup was the seventh season of the European Cup. The competition was won by Benfica for the second time in a row, beating Real Madrid 5–3 in the final at the Olympisch Stadion in Amsterdam.
The Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam hosted the final. | |
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 23 August 1961 – 2 May 1962 |
| Teams | 29 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Benfica (2nd title) |
| Runners-up | Real Madrid |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 55 |
| Goals scored | 222 (4.04 per match) |
| Attendance | 2,009,001 (36,527 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Heinz Strehl (Nürnberg) 8 goals |
Malta entered its champion for the first time this season.
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