On this day: Real Madrid beat Eintracht Frankfurt 7-3 to win European Cup
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On this day: Real Madrid beat Eintracht Frankfurt 7-3 to win European Cup

The Hindu  

It is 60 years to the day since Real Madrid hammered Eintracht Frankfurt 7-3 to win the European Cup and there was a high five for Michael Jordan on May 18, 1998. Alfredo Di Stefano and Ferenc Puskas were the heroes as Madrid tore Eintracht apart at Hampden Park to lift the famous trophy for the fifth consecutive season. Hungary great Puskas struck three times in the space of 15 minutes and the magnificent Di Stefano completed his treble to put Madrid 7-1 up before Erwin Stein bagged a brace for the shocked German side. He scored an average of 28.7 points per game, with an average of 5.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists, stepping up time and again with inspirational performances and a huge on-court presence 1994 - Ruthless Milan batters Barca Milan retained its Champions League title in emphatic fashion at the Olympic Stadium in Athens 26 years ago to the day.

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