71 years since the first European Cup match at the Bernabéu
On October 12, 1955, Real Madrid defeated Servette 5-0 in the second leg of the round of 16.
71 years ago, the Santiago Bernabéu stadium hosted its first European Cup match. Real Madrid welcomed Swiss side Servette and delivered its first great performance in this competition before its fans. The team managed by José Villalonga won 5-0, brilliantly completing the tie that marked their debut in the European Cup.
The first goal at the Bernabéu in the European Cup was scored by Alfredo Di Stéfano. La Saeta netted a brace in that match, with additional goals from Joseíto, Rial, and Molowny. A month earlier, on September 8, 1955, Real Madrid had made its European Cup debut in Geneva with a 0-2 victory.
Madridista dominance
The triumph in the first five European Cups was reflected in Real Madrid's success at their home stadium. Our team remained unbeaten at home until February 1962, and during this streak experienced the unforgettable moment of winning the second European Cup at the Santiago Bernabéu against Fiorentina.
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