69 years since the second Latin Cup
On June 23, 1957, Real Madrid defeated Benfica in the final (1-0).
68 years ago, Real Madrid won their second Latin Cup. On June 23, 1957, the team managed by José Villalonga claimed the title after defeating Benfica in the final (1-0) with a goal by Alfredo Di Stéfano. Earlier, the madridistas had overcome Milan in the semifinal of the competition, held at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
With this title, Real Madrid concluded an excellent 1956/57 season, in which they also won LaLiga and their second European Cup. Additionally, they were crowned champions of the last edition of the Latin Cup to be held. In 1955, they had also secured this international trophy, which brought together the best teams from France, Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
LINEUP:
1-Real Madrid: Alonso, Lesmes II, Marquitos, Torres, Ruiz, Miguel Muñoz, Joseíto, Gento, Kopa, Rial, and Di Stéfano.
0-Benfica: Costa, Calado, Serra, Angelo, Zizinho, Alfredo, Palmeiro, Colonna, Aguas, Cayado, and Caben.
Goal:
1-0 (min. 50): Di Stéfano.
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