68th anniversary of European Cup debut
On 8 September 1955, Real Madrid marked the start of their glory days in this competition against Servette in Switzerland.
On 8 September 1955, Real Madrid played their first match in the European Cup. This was the inaugural edition of the competition and the Whites marked their debut with a 2-0 win over Servette in Geneva. Miguel Muñoz scored Madrid's first goal in the European Cup, while Rial rounded off the scoring for Villalonga's team.
That season also ushered in the madridistas’ glory in the competition, as they clinched the trophy after beating Servette, Partizan and Milan in the knockout rounds. In the final, Real Madrid became the first to put their name on the tournament's trophy-winning list by beating Stade de Reims in Paris.
Greatest team
68 years later, Real Madrid are the most successful team in the European Cup with 14 trophies. They also dominate the boast the record for most victories 285, matches played 476 and goals scored 1,047. In terms of individual records, the Madrid player with the most appearances is Casillas 152 and the top scorer is Cristiano Ronaldo, with 105 goals.
That season also ushered in the madridistas’ glory in the competition, as they clinched the trophy after beating Servette, Partizan and Milan in the knockout rounds. In the final, Real Madrid became the first to put their name on the tournament's trophy-winning list by beating Stade de Reims in Paris.
Greatest team
68 years later, Real Madrid are the most successful team in the European Cup with 14 trophies. They also dominate the boast the record for most victories 285, matches played 476 and goals scored 1,047. In terms of individual records, the Madrid player with the most appearances is Casillas 152 and the top scorer is Cristiano Ronaldo, with 105 goals.