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1975 European Cup Final — association football match

May 28, 1975

Bayern Munich's 2–0 win gave them a second consecutive European Cup title, while Leeds United's fan riots resulted in a UEFA ban from European competition.

Quick Facts

Year
1975
Category
general

Key Facts

Venue
Parc des Princes, Paris
Attendance
48,374
Final Score
Bayern Munich 2–0 Leeds United
Bayern goal scorers
Franz Roth (71'), Gerd Müller (81')
Leeds UEFA ban
Initially 4 years, reduced to 2 on appeal
Disallowed Leeds goal
Peter Lorimer, 62nd minute (Bremner offside)

By the Numbers

48,374
Attendance
2
Final Score
71
Bayern goal scorers
4
Leeds UEFA ban

Location

Map of Paris, FranceMap of Paris, FranceParis, France

Cause → Event → Consequence

Cause

Bayern Munich entered as defending European Cup champions and received a first-round bye, while Leeds United advanced through four qualifying rounds, defeating clubs including Újpest and Barcelona. Both clubs navigated a competitive 1974–75 European Cup campaign to reach the final in Paris.

Event

Played on 28 May 1975 at the Parc des Princes before 48,374 spectators, the final saw Leeds dominate early play but have two penalty appeals rejected and a Peter Lorimer goal disallowed for offside. Bayern Munich scored through Franz Roth in the 71st minute and Gerd Müller ten minutes later to win 2–0.

Consequence

Bayern Munich claimed their second consecutive European Cup title. Leeds United supporters rioted during the match, leading UEFA to ban the club from European competition for four years, subsequently reduced to two years on appeal, with lasting consequences for the club's standing in the game.

Timeline Context

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