For two great clubs trying to restore their glory days in European football, the 1979-80 European Cup had been a struggle for both Celtic and Real Madrid. The Scottish champions, managed by Billy McNeill, trailed Partizan Tirana 2-0 in the first round before scoring four goals in 11 minutes to win the tie 4-2. And they were far from convincing in a 3-2 aggregate win over Dundalk in the second...
Penalties, Istanbul, Origi & more – Liverpool’s 9 previous European Cup finals
This will be Liverpool’s 10th European cup final in their incredible history – here’s a look back at what happened in the previous nine. Liverpool 2-0 Tottenham – 2019 Three years ago, Jurgen Klopp was still scrutinised by some for not yet winning a trophy as Liverpool manager. That all changed on a glorious night in Madrid, however, with Liverpool seeing off Tottenham with relative ease. In...