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European Cup 1962–63

1962–63 European Cup
Old Wembley Stadium (external view).jpg
The Wembley Stadium in London hosted the final.
Tournament details
Dates 12 September 1962 – 22 May 1963
Teams 30
Final positions
Champions Italy Milan (1st title)
Runners-up Portugal Benfica
Tournament statistics
Matches played 59
Goals scored 214 (3.63 per match)
Top scorer(s) Brazil José Altafini (14 goals)

The 1962–63 season of the European Cup was won by Milan in the final at Wembley Stadium, London, against defending champions Benfica, who were appearing in a third consecutive final. Milan's victory was the first by an Italian club.

Albania entered its champion for the first time this season.

1 Feyenoord beat Servette 3–1 in a play–off to qualify for the first round.

Note: S.L. Benfica, and Stade de Reims received byes.


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