The1959 European Cup Finalwas the fourth final in the pan-European football competition, theEuropean Cup, now known as the UEFA Champions League. It was contested byReal MadridofSpainandReimsfromFrance. It was played at theNeckarstadioninStuttgarton 3 June 1959 in front of 80,000 people. The match finished 20 to Real Madrid, winning their fourth European Cup in a row and beating Reims in final for the second time in four years, following the1956 final. Madrid dominated the match with goals byEnrique MateosandAlfredo Di Stéfano.
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The1959 European Cup Finalwas the fourth final in the pan-European football competition, theEuropean Cup, now known as the UEFA Champions League. It was contested byReal MadridofSpainandReimsfromFrance. It was played at theNeckarstadioninStuttgarton 3 June 1959 in front of 80,000 people. The match finished 20 to Real Madrid, winning their fourth European Cup in a row and beating Reims in final for the second time in four years, following the1956 final. Madrid dominated the match with goals byEnrique MateosandAlfredo Di Stéfano.
