A classic match in the history of the European Cup: reviewing the quadrennial European football feast

CCTV5 Program List December 27, 2023 - The European Cup is the highest honor of European football and a great event of world football. The quadrennial European Cup can always bring us countless highlights and passions, and also let us witness the development and changes of European football. In the history of the European Cup,

CCTV5 Program List December 27, 2023 - The European Cup is the highest honor of European football and a great event of world football. The quadrennial European Cup can always bring us countless highlights and passions, and also let us witness the development and changes of European football. In the history of European Cup, there are many classic duels. Let's review these unforgettable moments.

In 1960, the first European Cup was held in France. At that time, only four teams participated in the final stage, namely the Soviet Union, Yugoslavia, France and Czechoslovakia. In the final, the Soviet Union defeated Yugoslavia 2-1, becoming the champion of the first European Cup and the first champion team of the European Cup. Puskash, the main striker of the Soviet Union, was the best striker in the European Cup. He scored four goals in four matches.

In 1976, the fifth European Cup was held in Yugoslavia. At that time, only four teams participated in the final stage, namely Czechoslovakia, West Germany, the Netherlands and Yugoslavia. In the final, Czechoslovakia and West Germany drew 2-2 and entered the penalty shootout. In the penalty shootout, Czechoslovakia defeated West Germany 5-3 to win their first European Cup trophy. Panika, the main striker of Czechoslovakia, scored the decisive goal in the penalty shootout. His penalty kick is called "Panika style penalty kick", that is, he gently pushed the ball to the center of the goal with his toe so that the goalkeeper could not save it.

In 1988, the eighth European Cup was held in West Germany. At that time, eight teams participated in the final stage, namely, the Netherlands, the Soviet Union, West Germany, Italy, England, Spain, Denmark and Ireland. In the final, the Netherlands defeated the Soviet Union 2-0 and won their first and only European Cup trophy. Van Basten, the main striker of the Netherlands, was the best striker in the European Cup. He scored five goals in five matches, one of which was a wonderful volley in the final, and was praised as one of the most beautiful goals in the history of the European Cup.

In 2000, the 11th European Cup was jointly held in Belgium and the Netherlands. At that time, 16 teams participated in the final stage, including France, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, England, Germany, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Romania, Sweden, Denmark, Slovenia, Norway, Belgium and Yugoslavia. In the final, France defeated Italy 2-1 to win their second European Cup, which was also the second time that they won the European Cup and the World Cup in a row. Trezeguet, the main striker of France, scored a golden goal in the final. His header in the stoppage time made the French team complete the reversal, and also made the Italian team fall into sorrow.

In 2016, the 15th European Cup was held in France. At that time, 24 teams participated in the final stage, including Portugal, France, Germany, Wales, Belgium, Italy, Iceland, Poland, Croatia, Switzerland, Spain, England, Slovakia, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Hungary. In the final, Portugal defeated France 1-0 to win their first European Cup trophy and also their first large-scale international competition trophy. Cristiano Ronaldo, the main striker of Portugal, left the field early due to injury in the final, but he constantly encouraged and directed his teammates on the sidelines. His substitute Edel scored the only goal in extra time, making history for the Portuguese team and losing the championship of the French team again.

The classic duels in the history of the European Cup let us feel the charm and spirit of European football, and also let us witness the changes and development of European football. The European Cup is a quadrennial European football feast and also a quadrennial European football event. We are looking forward to the coming of the next European Cup, and also look forward to the exciting and passion of the next European Cup.

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