Real Madrid's 7–3 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in 1960 set records for most goals and largest winning margin in a European Cup final.
Key Facts
- Final Score
- Real Madrid 7–3 Eintracht Frankfurt
- Attendance
- Over 127,000 people
- Di Stéfano Goals
- 3 (hat-trick)
- Puskás Goals
- 4 (hat-trick)
- European Cup wins by Real Madrid
- 5 (fifth consecutive)
- Venue
- Hampden Park, Glasgow
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Real Madrid had won the European Cup in each of its first four editions, establishing themselves as the dominant force in European club football. Eintracht Frankfurt qualified as West German champions and had defeated Rangers heavily in the semi-finals, setting up a final between Europe's reigning superpower and a formidable challenger.
On 18 May 1960, Real Madrid faced Eintracht Frankfurt at Hampden Park before a record crowd exceeding 127,000. Alfredo Di Stéfano scored a hat-trick and Ferenc Puskás scored four goals, giving Real Madrid a 7–3 victory widely considered one of the greatest performances in football history.
Real Madrid's fifth consecutive European Cup title cemented their status as the pre-eminent club side of the era. The match set records for the most goals scored in a European Cup final—a record that still stands—and held the record for the largest margin of victory until Paris Saint-Germain defeated Inter Milan 5–0 in the 2025 UEFA Champions League final.