The 1990 European Cup final was a
football
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match between
AC Milan
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of Italy and
Benfica of Portugal, played on 23 May 1990 at the
Praterstadion in
Vienna
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, Austria. The winning goal came in the 68th minute for Milan, when
Frank Rijkaard ran through the opposing defence and scored the only goal of the match.
Milan were the last club until
Real Madrid
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in
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to successfully defend their title.
Route to the final
Match
Details
See also
*
1963 European Cup final – contested between same teams
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1989–90 European Cup
The 1989–90 European Cup was the 35th edition of Europe's premier club football tournament, the European Cup. The final was played at the Praterstadion in Vienna on 23 May 1990. The final was contested by Italian defending champions Milan an ...
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AC Milan in European football
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S.L. Benfica in international football
References
External links
1989–90 seasonat UEFA.com
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European Cup Final 1990
European Cup Final 1990
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UEFA Champions League finals
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May 1990 sports events in Europe
Sports competitions in Vienna
1990s in Vienna
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