1996–97 UEFA Cup
The 1996–97 UEFA Cup was the 26th season of the UEFA Cup, the third-tier club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). It was won by German side Schalke 04, who beat Internazionale of Italy on penalties after the two-legged final finished 1–1 on aggregate. Defending champions Bayern Munich were eliminated in the first round by Valencia.
| Dates | 17 July 1996 – 21 May 1997 |
|---|---|
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Schalke 04 (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Internazionale |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 126 |
| Goals scored | 327 (2.6 per match) |
| Top scorer(s) | Maurizio Ganz (Internazionale) 8 goals |
This was the last year in which the UEFA Cup final was played in a two-legged, home-and-away format. From 1998, the final was played as a single match at a neutral venue.
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