Bayern Munich became the first club in 42 years to win the European Cup three consecutive times, defeating Saint-Étienne 1–0 at Hampden Park.
Key Facts
- Tournament edition
- 21st season of the European Cup
- Winner
- Bayern Munich (third consecutive title)
- Final score
- Bayern Munich 1–0 Saint-Étienne
- Venue
- Hampden Park, Glasgow
- Years until next 3-peat
- 42 years (Real Madrid in 2018) years
- Clubs with 3 consecutive wins
- Real Madrid, Ajax, Bayern Munich
By the Numbers
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
Bayern Munich had won the European Cup in 1974 and 1975, entering the 1975–76 tournament as defending champions seeking a historic third consecutive title. Notably, Borussia Mönchengladbach had won the Bundesliga that season, meaning Bayern qualified solely as Cup holders rather than as domestic champions.
The 1975–76 European Cup final was played at Hampden Park in Glasgow. Bayern Munich defeated French club Saint-Étienne 1–0 to claim their third consecutive European Cup. Saint-Étienne struck the square goalposts during the match, narrowly missing a potential equaliser.
Bayern Munich's three-peat stood as a unique achievement for 42 years until Real Madrid repeated the feat in 2018. In France, Saint-Étienne's runners-up finish generated enormous public enthusiasm; despite losing, the team was celebrated with a parade down the Champs-Élysées the following day.