Celtic became the first British and only Scottish club to win the European Cup, defeating Inter Milan 2–1 in the 1967 final.
Key Facts
- Tournament edition
- 12th season of the European Cup
- Winner
- Celtic
- Final score
- Celtic 2–1 Inter Milan
- Final date
- 25 May 1967
- Venue
- Estádio Nacional, Lisbon
- Celtic's tournament debut win
- Second team to win on debut, after Inter Milan (1963–64)
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Celtic qualified for the European Cup for the first time, entering as Scottish champions, while defending champions Real Madrid also participated. The Soviet Union sent its champion to the competition for the first time. Inter Milan, who had previously won the trophy, advanced through the knockout rounds by eliminating Real Madrid in the quarter-finals.
In the 12th edition of the European Cup, Celtic faced Inter Milan in the final at the Estádio Nacional in Lisbon on 25 May 1967. Celtic won the match 2–1, securing the title on their debut appearance in the tournament and becoming the first British club to lift the European Cup.
Celtic's victory made them the first British team and, as of 2025, the only Scottish club ever to win the European Cup. The win also established Celtic as only the second club to claim the trophy on their first appearance in the competition, cementing a historic milestone for Scottish and British football.