1956 European Cup Final
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The 1956 European Cup Final was the first ever final in the pan-European football competition, the European Cup
, now known as the UEFA Champions League. It was contested by Real Madrid
of Spain
and Stade de Reims-Champagne
from France
. It was played at the Parc des Princes
in Paris
on 13 June 1956 in front of 38,000 people. Real Madrid reached the final by beating the now seven times champions Milan
5–4 on aggregate, whereas Reims beat Scottish club Hibernian
3–0 on aggregate. The match finished 4–3 to Real Madrid, who went on to record an unrivalled five consecutive European Cup titles. The match started brightly for Reims, Leblond
and Templin
scored to make it 2–0 inside ten minutes, but by half time Madrid had levelled the scores, through goals from Di Stefano
and Rial
. Reims took the lead again on 62 minutes through Hidalgo, but Marquitos
and Rial scored in the 67th and 79th minutes respectively to win the cup for Madrid.
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STADE DE REIMS:
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GK
1
René Jacquet
DF
2
Simon Zimny
DF
5
Robert Jonquet
(c)
DF
3
Raoul Giraudo
MF
4
Michel Leblond
MF
6
Robert Siatka
FW
7
Michel Hidalgo
FW
8
Léon Glowacki
FW
9
Raymond Kopa
FW
10
René Bliard
FW
11
Jean Templin
Manager:
Albert Batteux
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
, now known as the UEFA Champions League. It was contested by Real Madrid
Real Madrid C.F.
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
of Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
and Stade de Reims-Champagne
Stade Reims
Stade de Reims is a French association football club based in Reims. The club was formed in 1911 under the name Société Sportive du Parc Pommery and currently play in Ligue 2, the second level of French football having achieved promotion to the league following the 2009–10 season...
from France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. It was played at the Parc des Princes
Parc des Princes
The Parc des Princes is an all-seater football stadium located in the southwest of Paris, France. The venue, with a seating capacity of 48,712 spectators, has been the home of French football club Paris Saint-Germain since 1974. The current Parc des Princes was inaugurated on 4 June 1972, endowed...
in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
on 13 June 1956 in front of 38,000 people. Real Madrid reached the final by beating the now seven times champions Milan
A.C. Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan, commonly referred to as A.C. Milan or simply Milan , is a professional Italian football club based in Milan, Lombardy, that plays in the Serie A. Milan was founded in 1899 by English lace-maker Herbert Kilpin and businessman Alfred Edwards among others...
5–4 on aggregate, whereas Reims beat Scottish club Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
3–0 on aggregate. The match finished 4–3 to Real Madrid, who went on to record an unrivalled five consecutive European Cup titles. The match started brightly for Reims, Leblond
Michel Leblond
Michel Leblond was a French football midfielder who was a member of the French squad at FIFA World Cup 1954 and a main player of great Stade de Reims in the 1950s...
and Templin
Jean Templin
Janusz Templin , most commonly known as Jean Templin, is a French former football striker.-External links:*...
scored to make it 2–0 inside ten minutes, but by half time Madrid had levelled the scores, through goals from Di Stefano
Alfredo Di Stéfano
Alfredo Stéfano Di Stéfano Laulhé, born into a family of Italian immigrants from Capri, is a former Argentinian footballer and coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time...
and Rial
Héctor Rial
José Héctor Rial Laguía was a football player from Argentina who played for Real Madrid between 1954 and 1961. He was part of the team that won five consecutive European Cups...
. Reims took the lead again on 62 minutes through Hidalgo, but Marquitos
Marcos Alonso Imaz
Marcos Alonso Imaz , nicknamed Marquitos, is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a defender.He was best known for his participation in Real Madrid's five European Cup conquests, mainly in the 50's....
and Rial scored in the 67th and 79th minutes respectively to win the cup for Madrid.
Match details
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| GK | 1 |  Juan AlonsoJuan Alonso Juan Adelarpe Alonso , sometimes called Juanito Alonso, was a Spanish footballer who played for Real Madrid and was part of their European Cup victories in 1956, 1957 and 1958. He earned 2 caps for the Spain national football team... |
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| DF | 2 | Ángel Atienza Ángel Atienza Ángel Atienza Landeta is a Spanish artist and footballer who played for Real Madrid and was part of their European Cup victories in 1956 and 1958.- Exhibitions :Permanent works on Germany, Belgium and Switzerland Art Gallerie... |
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| DF | 5 | Marquitos Marcos Alonso Imaz Marcos Alonso Imaz , nicknamed Marquitos, is a retired Spanish footballer who played as a defender.He was best known for his participation in Real Madrid's five European Cup conquests, mainly in the 50's.... |
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| DF | 3 | Rafael Lesmes Rafael Lesmes Rafael Lesmes Bobed is a former Spanish footballer who played for Real Madrid and was part of their European Cup victories in 1956, 1957 and 1958. He earned 1 cap for the Spain national football team.-External links:*... |
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| MF | 4 | Miguel Muñoz Miguel Muñoz Miguel Muñoz Mozún was a Spanish football player and manager.A midfielder, he spent the majority of his career at Real Madrid before going on to coach the club, where he was considered one of the most successful managers in its history, leading the team to two European Cup victories and nine La... (c) |
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| MF | 6 | José María Zárraga José María Zárraga José María Zárraga Martín is a former Spanish footballer who played for Real Madrid as a midfielder and was part of their European Cup victories in 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960. His five wins have only been bettered by Francisco Gento, who won 6 European Cups... |
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| FW | 7 | Joseíto José Iglesias Fernández José Iglesias Fernández , nicknamed Joseíto was a Spanish footballer.He played for Real Madrid and was part of their European Cup victories in 1956, 1957, 1958 and 1959, although he only played in the finals of 1956 and 1958... |
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| FW | 8 | Ramón Marsal Ribó Ramón Marsal Ramón Marsal Ribó was a Spanish footballer, who played three seasons in the dominating Real Madrid team in the 1950s. His career came to an early end due to an injury.-Career:... |
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| FW | 9 |  Alfredo Di StéfanoAlfredo Di Stéfano Alfredo Stéfano Di Stéfano Laulhé, born into a family of Italian immigrants from Capri, is a former Argentinian footballer and coach, widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time... |
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| FW | 10 | Héctor Rial Héctor Rial José Héctor Rial Laguía was a football player from Argentina who played for Real Madrid between 1954 and 1961. He was part of the team that won five consecutive European Cups... |
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| FW | 11 | Francisco Gento Francisco Gento Francisco "Paco" Gento López is a former Spanish football player.-Biography:He débuted in the Primera División with Racing Santander in the 1952–53 season... |
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| José Villalonga Llorente José Villalonga Llorente José Villalonga Llorente , commonly referred to as José Villalonga and also known as Pepe Villalonga, was a Spanish football manager during the 1950s and 1960s... Assistant referees:  J. Parkinson Tommy Cooper |
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René JacquetRené-Jean Jacquet
René-Jean Jacquet was a French football goalkeeper.-Club career:*Girondins de Bordeaux *Stade de Reims *Lille Olympique SC -References:*...
Simon ZimnySimon Zimny
Simon Zimny was a French football defender.-References:*...
Robert JonquetRobert Jonquet
Robert Jonquet , was a French former football defender. He played the majority of his professional career for the club Stade de Reims, winning five French championships and appearing in two European Cup finals...
(c)
Raoul GiraudoRaoul Giraudo
Raoul Giraudo is a retired French football defender.-References:*...
Michel LeblondMichel Leblond
Michel Leblond was a French football midfielder who was a member of the French squad at FIFA World Cup 1954 and a main player of great Stade de Reims in the 1950s...
Robert SiatkaRobert Siatka
Robert Siatka is a French former football defender.He played for France in the Euro 1960.-References:*...
Michel Hidalgo Léon GlowackiLéon Glovacki
Léon Glovacki was a French football striker.-References:*...
Raymond KopaRaymond Kopa
Raymond Kopa , is a former French football offensive midfielder, integral to the French national team of the 1950s....
René BliardRené Bliard
René Bliard was a former professional French football striker who was a member of Stade de Reims in the 1950s.-Honours:* Division 1:1955, 1958* Coupe de France: 1958* European Cup: Runner-up 1956-External links:*...
Jean TemplinJean Templin
Janusz Templin , most commonly known as Jean Templin, is a French former football striker.-External links:*...
Albert Batteux