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1983 European Cup Winners' Cup final
	Match programme cover
Event	1982–83 European Cup Winners' Cup
	After extra time
Date	11 May 1983
Venue	Nya Ullevi, Gothenburg
Referee	Gianfranco Menegali (Italy)
Attendance	17,804
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The 1983 European Cup Winners' Cup Final was a football match contested between Aberdeen of Scotland and Real Madrid of Spain. It was the final match of the 1982–83 European Cup Winners' Cup tournament and the 23rd European Cup Winners' Cup final, a football tournament contested by the winners of each qualifying nation's national cup.

Aberdeen played one more round than Real Madrid as they were required to play in a preliminary round prior to the first round proper. Matches until the final were held over two legs, whereas the final itself was a single match at a neutral venue. The final was held at Nya Ullevi in Gothenburg, Sweden.

Watched by a crowd of 17,804, Aberdeen took the lead early in the first half with a goal by Eric Black, but Madrid drew level following a penalty scored by Juanito in the fifteenth minute. At the end of normal time, the match remained at 1–1. The match went into extra time, with the winning goal scored for Aberdeen by John Hewitt in the 112th minute. Aberdeen won the match 2–1 and won their first European trophy. This would be both clubs' last Cup Winners' Cup final; as the competition was folded in 1999, Real Madrid – which by then had already won six European Cups and would win two UEFA Cups later that decade – will never achieve the record of winning all three pre-1999 major European trophies (European Cup/Champions League, UEFA Cup/Europa League and the Cup Winners' Cup).

Route to the final

Aberdeen					Real Madrid
Opponent	Agg.	1st leg	2nd leg		Opponent	Agg.	1st leg	2nd leg
Sion	11–1	7–0 (H)	4–1 (A)	Prel. round	Bye
Dinamo Tirana	1–0	1–0 (H)	0–0 (A)	First round	Baia Mare	5–2	0–0 (A)	5–2 (H)
Lech Poznań	3–0	2–0 (H)	1–0 (A)	Second round	Újpesti Dózsa	4–1	3–1 (H)	1–0 (A)
Bayern Munich	3–2	0–0 (A)	3–2 (H)	Quarter-finals	Inter Milan	3–2	1–1 (A)	2–1 (H)
Waterschei Thor	5–2	5–1 (H)	0–1 (A)	Semi-finals	Austria Wien	5–3	2–2 (A)	3–1 (H)

Aberdeen

Aberdeen qualified for the 1982–83 European Cup Winners' Cup after they defeated Rangers 4–1 in the 1982 Scottish Cup Final on 22 May 1982.^[1] They began their European Cup Winners' Cup campaign against Swiss team Sion, with a home game at Pittodrie Stadium on 18 August 1982.^[2] Eric Black scored in the first minute of the game, and Aberdeen went on to win 7–0.^[3] The return match was played on 1 September 1982.^[4] Aberdeen were drawn against Dinamo Tirana from Albania in the first round proper.^[5] The first leg was played at home once again, and the Scottish team won 1–0. The return leg resulted in a goalless draw, sending Aberdeen through.^[6]

In the third round, Aberdeen were drawn against Lech Poznań from Poland. They won 2–0 at home in the first leg, which was followed by a 1–0 win away.^[7] In the quarter-finals, they were drawn against Bayern Munich.^[8] In the first leg, played at the Olympic Stadium in Munich, the two clubs were held to a 0–0 draw.^[9] In the return game in Scotland, Aberdeen went through with a 3–2 victory.^[10] Aberdeen played Waterschei Thor, who had defeated Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals. Aberdeen won 5–1 at home, but lost 1–0 away in Belgium for an aggregate win of 5–2.^[11]

Real Madrid

Real Madrid automatically qualified for the first round, where they drew 0–0 away in their first match against Romanian team Baia Mare. Madrid won the return match at home 5–2. Their second round opponents were also from eastern Europe, Újpesti Dózsa, this time from Hungary. Madrid won both legs, first 3–1 at home and then 1–0 away. Their quarter-final opponents were Internazionale. After the first leg at the San Siro resulted in a 1–1 draw, Madrid won 2–1 at home at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.^[10] Madrid were drawn against Austria Wien in the semi-final. Austria had knocked out Barcelona in the quarter-finals, who were the reigning champions of the European Cup Winners' Cup.^[10] The two teams drew 2–2 during the first leg in Vienna, and Madrid qualified for the final with a 3–1 victory at home on 20 April.^[12]

Background

Real Madrid had extensive experience in European competitions. They had previously made it to the final of the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1971 against English club Chelsea. The match was a 1–1 draw after extra time, with Chelsea winning 2–1 in the replay.^[13] They had more success in the European Cup, having won the competition during its inaugural year in 1956, and retained the trophy for the following four seasons. Their most recent European success had come in the 1965–66 European Cup, where they defeated Partizan Belgrade.^[14]

The 1983 European Cup Winners' Cup was the first European final in which Aberdeen had appeared. Only two clubs from Scotland had previously won European trophies, Celtic and Rangers.^[15] Prior to the match, some of Aberdeen's supporters travelled to Gothenburg by fishing boat from Scotland, whilst others slept on the streets next to the stadium.^[15] Real Madrid player Uli Stielike was recovering from a thigh injury prior to the match, but was cleared by the club's doctors.^[15] Likewise, Aberdeen's Eric Black was declared fit to play for this match after being injured for a month.^[16] Aberdeen full-back Stuart Kennedy was named as a substitute, despite being injured in the Semi-Final and unable to play, as a mark of respect from Alex Ferguson. Kennedy's injury proved to be so severe that he never played professionally again.

Match

Summary

First half

Prior to the match, the pitch had been covered by tarpaulin in order to protect it from the rain. The referee made an inspection of the pitch prior to kick-off and determined that the surface was fit to play upon.^[16] The match started, and Aberdeen immediately went on the attack. Madrid's goalkeeper Agustín misdirected a goal kick, Gordon Strachan broke away from his marker and chested the ball down. He lobbed the ball forward to Eric Black who hit a twenty-yard volley towards the Madrid goal. Agustín saved the shot, tipping it onto the crossbar of the goalframe. Strachan took the corner, crossing it to Alex McLeish. The ball deflected off McLeish's head, and Black pounced on the ball sending it into the back of the Real Madrid goal to put Aberdeen up 1–0.^[16]

The conditions on the pitch started to get muddy very quickly, which partially resulted in Madrid's comeback. Alex McLeish of Aberdeen passed the ball back to goalkeeper Jim Leighton, but it became stuck in the mud part way in the penalty area. Leighton rushed out from the goal line to claim the ball but took down Madrid striker Santillana in the process. A penalty was awarded by the referee. Real's captain Juanito scored the penalty to put Madrid level.^[16] Madrid dominated the remainder of the half, with John Metgod and Uli Stielike looking particularly comfortable in defence and midfield, respectively.^[16]

Second half

The teams were equally matched during the first part of the second half. Strachan led another Aberdeen attack in the 55th minute, passing it to Peter Weir who took the ball down the flank. His cross back to Strachan was met by a volley, but it deflected off Agustín's legs. Aberdeen immediately attacked once more, with Weir moving again down the flank, but his cross was met with a header by Black who sent the ball over after already moving into an offside position.^[16] In the 80th minute, Weir created another opening with a further cross. This time it was caught by Agustín. The goalkeeper momentarily dropped the ball, but dived onto it before any Aberdeen players could take advantage of the mistake.^[16]

Extra time

Normal time finished at 1–1, sending the match into extra time. The winning goal came in the 112th minute. Weir passed the ball to Mark McGhee, who took the ball down the left wing. He crossed it into the box towards substitute John Hewitt. He threw himself into the path of the ball and connected with a glancing header to put Aberdeen ahead once more.^[16]

Details

11 May 1983

20:15 CEST

Aberdeen	2–1 (a.e.t.)	Real Madrid
Black 7' Hewitt 112'	Report	Juanito 14' (pen.)

Nya Ullevi, Gothenburg

Attendance: 17,804^[17]

Referee: Gianfranco Menegali (Italy)

Aberdeen

Real Madrid


GK	1	Jim Leighton
RB	2	Doug Rougvie
CB	5	Alex McLeish
CB	6	Willie Miller (c)
LB	3	John McMaster
RM	4	Neale Cooper
CM	7	Gordon Strachan
CM	8	Neil Simpson
LM	11	Peter Weir
CF	10	Eric Black	87'
CF	9	Mark McGhee
Substitutes:
DF	12	Stuart Kennedy
GK	13	Bryan Gunn
MF	14	Andy Watson
FW	15	John Hewitt	87'
MF	16	Ian Angus
Manager:
Alex Ferguson


GK	1	Agustín
RB	2	Juan José
CB	4	John Metgod
CB	5	Paco Bonet
LB	3	José Antonio Camacho		91'
RM	8	Ángel
CM	6	Ricardo Gallego	98'
CM	10	Uli Stielike
LM	11	Isidro		103'
CF	7	Juanito
CF	9	Santillana (c)
Substitutes:
DF	12	José Antonio Salguero		103'
GK	13	Miguel Ángel
DF	14	Isidoro San José		91'
MF	15	Francisco García Hernández
FW	16	Ito
Manager:
Alfredo Di Stéfano

Match rules

90 minutes.
30 minutes of extra time if necessary.
Penalty shoot-out if score still tied.
Five named substitutes.
Maximum of two substitutions.

Post-match

The local police reported that only five arrests were made of fans for being drunk and disorderly. Nils Klintenberg, the police commander, said "There were no problems. We were pleased to have them here."^[15] One Aberdeen supporter collapsed following the first goal and died.^[15]

After the game legendary Madrid coach Alfredo Di Stéfano conceded the better team had won and commented; "Aberdeen have what money can't buy; a soul, a team spirit built in a family tradition."^[18]^[19]

The European Cup Winners' Cup was run until 1999, with Aberdeen's success in the 1983 final being the last time that a Scottish club lifted the trophy.^[20]^[21] Real Madrid ultimately never won the competition, nor did they ever reach the final again.^[20] As of 2024, this match remains the last time Real Madrid have lost in any final of a European tournament. With their victory, Aberdeen qualified for the 1983 European Super Cup, where they played 1983 European Cup champions Hamburg. The first leg in Hamburg was a goalless draw, with Aberdeen winning the second leg 2–0.^[22]

References

^ "Rangers on a lucky streak". The Times. No. 61481. 15 March 1983. p. 23. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
^ "Aberdeen gamble on Bell to ring changes". The Times. No. 61314. 18 August 1982. p. 17. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
^ "Aberdeen Goal Spree". The Times. No. 61315. 19 August 1982. p. 19. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
^ "Sporting Fixtures". The Times. 1 September 1982. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
^ "European and other fixtures". The Times. No. 61338. 15 September 1982. p. 22. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
^ Ball, Peter (30 September 1982). "English woe, Scottish cheer". The Times. No. 61350. p. 23. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
^ Ball, Peter (4 November 1982). "Scottish duo provide a crumb of comfort". The Times. No. 61380. p. 22. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
^ "Juventus are back singing hits again". The Times. No. 61469. 1 March 1983. p. 22. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
^ "Power play keeps Aberdeen top". The Times. No. 61474. 7 March 1983. p. 18. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
^ ^a ^b ^c Ross, James M. (9 January 2008). "European Competitions 1982–83". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 13 March 2010. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
^ "Last night's results". The Times. No. 61511. 20 April 1983. p. 24. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
^ "Aberdeen's final date with Real". The Times. No. 61512. 21 April 1983. p. 24. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
^ "1970/71: Replay joy for Chelsea". UEFA. Archived from the original on 1 May 2010. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
^ "Finals" (PDF). UEFA. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 December 2017. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Jones, Stuart (13 May 1983). "The Ferguson clan show world the Real McRoy". The Times. No. 61531. p. 22. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h Jones, Stuart (12 May 1983). "Aberdeen victorious in extra time". The Times. No. 61530. p. 30. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
^ "Report (page 22)". Archived from the original on 9 April 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2016.
^ Webster, Jack (19 November 1983). "Here we go... all the way to glory". The Glasgow Herald. p. 18. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
^ "Sir Alex's five dates with destiny". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). 8 May 2013. Archived from the original on 21 August 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
^ ^a ^b "UEFA Cup Winners' Cup". UEFA. Archived from the original on 1 May 2010. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
^ "The night Alex Ferguson's Aberdeen rocked Real Madrid: 40 years on". Guardian. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
^ "1983: Ferguson first for Aberdeen". UEFA. Archived from the original on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2013.

[1] "Rangers on a lucky streak". The Times. No. 61481. 15 March 1983. p. 23. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.

[2] "Aberdeen gamble on Bell to ring changes". The Times. No. 61314. 18 August 1982. p. 17. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.

[3] "Aberdeen Goal Spree". The Times. No. 61315. 19 August 1982. p. 19. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.

[4] "Sporting Fixtures". The Times. 1 September 1982. Retrieved 2 February 2013.

[5] "European and other fixtures". The Times. No. 61338. 15 September 1982. p. 22. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.

[6] Ball, Peter (30 September 1982). "English woe, Scottish cheer". The Times. No. 61350. p. 23. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.

[7] Ball, Peter (4 November 1982). "Scottish duo provide a crumb of comfort". The Times. No. 61380. p. 22. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.

[8] "Juventus are back singing hits again". The Times. No. 61469. 1 March 1983. p. 22. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.

[9] "Power play keeps Aberdeen top". The Times. No. 61474. 7 March 1983. p. 18. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.

[rsssf-10] Ross, James M. (9 January 2008). "European Competitions 1982–83". Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation. Archived from the original on 13 March 2010. Retrieved 2 February 2013.

[11] "Last night's results". The Times. No. 61511. 20 April 1983. p. 24. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2013.

[12] "Aberdeen's final date with Real". The Times. No. 61512. 21 April 1983. p. 24. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.

[13] "1970/71: Replay joy for Chelsea". UEFA. Archived from the original on 1 May 2010. Retrieved 3 February 2013.

[championsfinals-14] "Finals" (PDF). UEFA. Archived (PDF) from the original on 30 December 2017. Retrieved 3 February 2013.

[realmcroy-15] Jones, Stuart (13 May 1983). "The Ferguson clan show world the Real McRoy". The Times. No. 61531. p. 22. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 2 February 2013.

[aet-16] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g ^h Jones, Stuart (12 May 1983). "Aberdeen victorious in extra time". The Times. No. 61530. p. 30. Retrieved 3 February 2013.

[17] "Report (page 22)". Archived from the original on 9 April 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2016.

[18] Webster, Jack (19 November 1983). "Here we go... all the way to glory". The Glasgow Herald. p. 18. Archived from the original on 28 November 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2014.

[19] "Sir Alex's five dates with destiny". UEFA.com. Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). 8 May 2013. Archived from the original on 21 August 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2014.

[winnersecwc-20] "UEFA Cup Winners' Cup". UEFA. Archived from the original on 1 May 2010. Retrieved 3 February 2013.

[21] "The night Alex Ferguson's Aberdeen rocked Real Madrid: 40 years on". Guardian. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.

[22] "1983: Ferguson first for Aberdeen". UEFA. Archived from the original on 19 February 2012. Retrieved 3 February 2013.

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-The '''1983 European Cup Winners' Cup Final''' was a [[Association football|football]] match contested between [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] of Scotland and [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]] of Spain. It was the final match of the [[1982–83 European Cup Winners' Cup]] tournament and the 23rd [[UEFA Cup Winners' Cup|European Cup Winners' Cup]] final, a football tournament contested by the winners of each qualifying nation's national cup.
+The '''1983 European Cup Winners' Cup Final''' was a [[Association football|football]] match contested between [[Aberdeen F.C.|Aberdeen]] of Scotland and [[Real Madrid CF|Real Madrid]] of Spain. It was the final match of the [[1982–83 European Cup Winners' Cup]] tournament and the 23rd [[UEFA Cup Winners' Cup|European Cup Winners' Cup]] final, a football tournament contested by the winners of each qualifying nation's national cup.
 Aberdeen played one more round than Real Madrid as they were required to play in a preliminary round prior to the first round proper. Matches until the final were held over two legs, whereas the final itself was a single match at a neutral venue. The final was held at [[Ullevi|Nya Ullevi]] in [[Gothenburg]], Sweden.
-Watched by a crowd of 17,804, Aberdeen took the lead early in the first half with a goal by [[Eric Black]], but Madrid drew level following a penalty scored by [[Juanito (footballer, born 1954)|Juanito]] in the fifteenth minute. At the end of normal time, the match remained at 1–1. The match went into [[Overtime (sports)#Association football|extra time]], with the winning goal scored for Aberdeen by [[John Hewitt (footballer)|John Hewitt]] in the 112th minute. Aberdeen won the match 2–1 and won their first European trophy.
+Watched by a crowd of 17,804, Aberdeen took the lead early in the first half with a goal by [[Eric Black]], but Madrid drew level following a penalty scored by [[Juanito (footballer, born 1954)|Juanito]] in the fifteenth minute. At the end of normal time, the match remained at 1–1. The match went into [[Overtime (sports)#Association football|extra time]], with the winning goal scored for Aberdeen by [[John Hewitt (footballer)|John Hewitt]] in the 112th minute. Aberdeen won the match 2–1 and won their first European trophy. This would be both clubs' last Cup Winners' Cup final; as the competition was folded in 1999, Real Madrid – which by then had already won six [[UEFA Champions League|European Cup]]s and would win two [[UEFA Europa League|UEFA Cup]]s later that decade – will never achieve the record of [[UEFA club competition records and statistics#List of teams to have won the three main European club competitions|winning all three pre-1999 major European trophies]] (European Cup/Champions League, UEFA Cup/Europa League and the Cup Winners' Cup).
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 ===Aberdeen===
-Aberdeen qualified for the 1982–83 European Cup Winners' Cup after they defeated [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] 4–1 in the final of the [[1982 Scottish Cup Final]] on 22 May 1982.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers on a lucky streak|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=15&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS386894959&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=23|issue=61481|accessdate=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=15 March 1983|url-access=subscription }}</ref> They began their European Cup Winners' Cup campaign against Swiss team [[FC Sion|Sion]], with a home game at [[Pittodrie Stadium]] on 18 August 1982.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aberdeen gamble on Bell to ring changes|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=1&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS286624530&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=17|issue=61314|accessdate=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=18 August 1982|url-access=subscription }}</ref> Eric Black scored in the very first minute of the game, and Aberdeen went on to win 7–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aberdeen Goal Spree|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=3&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS320965395&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=19|issue=61315|accessdate=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=19 August 1982|url-access=subscription }}</ref> The return match was played on 1 September 1982.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sporting Fixtures|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=6&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS369462049&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|accessdate=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=1 September 1982|url-access=subscription }}</ref> Aberdeen was drawn against [[KS Dinamo Tirana|Dinamo Tirana]] from Albania in the first round proper.<ref>{{cite news|title=European and other fixtures|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=7&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS370379567&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=22|issue=61338|accessdate=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=15 September 1982|url-access=subscription }}</ref> The first leg was played at home once again, and the Scottish team won 1–0. The return leg resulted in a goalless draw, sending Aberdeen through.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ball|first=Peter|title=English woe, Scottish cheer|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=8&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS386763582&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=23|issue=61350|accessdate=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=30 September 1982|url-access=subscription }}</ref>
+Aberdeen qualified for the 1982–83 European Cup Winners' Cup after they defeated [[Rangers F.C.|Rangers]] 4–1 in the [[1982 Scottish Cup Final]] on 22 May 1982.<ref>{{cite news|title=Rangers on a lucky streak|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=15&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS386894959&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=23|issue=61481|access-date=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=15 March 1983|url-access=subscription|archive-date=19 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819130621/http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=15&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS386894959&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|url-status=live}}</ref> They began their European Cup Winners' Cup campaign against Swiss team [[FC Sion|Sion]], with a home game at [[Pittodrie Stadium]] on 18 August 1982.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aberdeen gamble on Bell to ring changes|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=1&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS286624530&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=17|issue=61314|access-date=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=18 August 1982|url-access=subscription|archive-date=19 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819084651/http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=1&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS286624530&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|url-status=live}}</ref> Eric Black scored in the first minute of the game, and Aberdeen went on to win 7–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aberdeen Goal Spree|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=3&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS320965395&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=19|issue=61315|access-date=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=19 August 1982|url-access=subscription|archive-date=19 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819082453/http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=3&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS320965395&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|url-status=live}}</ref> The return match was played on 1 September 1982.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sporting Fixtures|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=6&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS369462049&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|access-date=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=1 September 1982|url-access=subscription }}</ref> Aberdeen were drawn against [[KS Dinamo Tirana|Dinamo Tirana]] from Albania in the first round proper.<ref>{{cite news|title=European and other fixtures|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=7&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS370379567&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=22|issue=61338|access-date=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=15 September 1982|url-access=subscription|archive-date=19 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819082451/http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=7&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS370379567&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|url-status=live}}</ref> The first leg was played at home once again, and the Scottish team won 1–0. The return leg resulted in a goalless draw, sending Aberdeen through.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ball|first=Peter|title=English woe, Scottish cheer|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=8&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS386763582&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=23|issue=61350|access-date=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=30 September 1982|url-access=subscription|archive-date=19 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819084451/http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=8&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS386763582&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|url-status=live}}</ref>
-In the third round, Aberdeen were drawn against [[Lech Poznań]] from Poland. They won 2–0 at home in the first leg, which was followed by a 1–0 win away.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ball|first=Peter|title=Scottish duo provide a crumb of comfort|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=9&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS370117476&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=22|issue=61380|accessdate=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=4 November 1982|url-access=subscription }}</ref> In the quarter-finals, they were drawn against [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Juventus are back singing hits again|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=11&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS370379873&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=22|issue=61469|accessdate=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=1 March 1983|url-access=subscription }}</ref> In the first leg, played at the [[Olympiastadion (Munich)|Olympic Stadium]] in Munich, the two clubs were held to a 0–0 draw.<ref>{{cite news|title=Power play keeps Aberdeen top|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=13&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS302877799&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=18|issue=61474|accessdate=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=7 March 1983|url-access=subscription }}</ref> In the return game in Scotland, Aberdeen went through with a 3–2 victory.<ref name=rsssf>{{cite web|last=Ross|first=James M.|title=European Competitions 1982–83|url=http://www.rsssf.com/ec/ec198283.html|publisher=Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation|date=9 January 2008|accessdate=2 February 2013}}</ref> Aberdeen played [[K. Waterschei S.V. Thor Genk|Waterschei Thor]], who had defeated [[Paris Saint-Germain F.C.|Paris Saint-Germain]] in the quarter-finals. Aberdeen won 5–1 at home, but lost 1–0 away in Belgium for an aggregate win of 5–2.<ref>{{cite news|title=Last night's results|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=19&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS403410068&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=24|issue=61511|accessdate=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=20 April 1983|url-access=subscription }}</ref>
+In the third round, Aberdeen were drawn against [[Lech Poznań]] from Poland. They won 2–0 at home in the first leg, which was followed by a 1–0 win away.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ball|first=Peter|title=Scottish duo provide a crumb of comfort|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=9&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS370117476&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=22|issue=61380|access-date=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=4 November 1982|url-access=subscription|archive-date=19 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819125452/http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=9&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS370117476&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|url-status=live}}</ref> In the quarter-finals, they were drawn against [[FC Bayern Munich|Bayern Munich]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Juventus are back singing hits again|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=11&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS370379873&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=22|issue=61469|access-date=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=1 March 1983|url-access=subscription|archive-date=19 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819125617/http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=11&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS370379873&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|url-status=live}}</ref> In the first leg, played at the [[Olympiastadion (Munich)|Olympic Stadium]] in Munich, the two clubs were held to a 0–0 draw.<ref>{{cite news|title=Power play keeps Aberdeen top|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=13&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS302877799&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=18|issue=61474|access-date=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=7 March 1983|url-access=subscription|archive-date=19 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819084453/http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=13&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS302877799&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|url-status=live}}</ref> In the return game in Scotland, Aberdeen went through with a 3–2 victory.<ref name=rsssf>{{cite web|last=Ross|first=James M.|title=European Competitions 1982–83|url=https://www.rsssf.org/ec/ec198283.html|publisher=Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation|date=9 January 2008|access-date=2 February 2013|archive-date=13 March 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100313155544/http://www.rsssf.com/ec/ec198283.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Aberdeen played [[K. Waterschei S.V. Thor Genk|Waterschei Thor]], who had defeated [[Paris Saint-Germain F.C.|Paris Saint-Germain]] in the quarter-finals. Aberdeen won 5–1 at home, but lost 1–0 away in Belgium for an aggregate win of 5–2.<ref>{{cite news|title=Last night's results|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=19&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS403410068&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=24|issue=61511|access-date=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=20 April 1983|url-access=subscription|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304004002/http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=19&qrySerId=Locale(en,,):FQE%3D(tx,None,20)European+Cup+Winners:And:FQE%3D(tx,None,8)aberdeen:And:LQE%3D(da,None,23)08/01/1982+-+05/31/1983$&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS403410068&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|url-status=live}}</ref>
 ===Real Madrid===
-Real Madrid automatically qualified for the first round, where they drew 0–0 away in their first match against Romanian team [[FCM Baia Mare|Baia Mare]]. Madrid won the return match at home 5–2. Their second round opponents were also from eastern Europe, Újpesti Dózsa, this time from Hungary. Madrid won both legs, first 3–1 at home and then 1–0 away. Their quarter-final opponents were [[Inter Milan|Internazionale]]. After the first leg at the [[San Siro]] resulted in a 1–1 draw, Madrid won 2–1 at home at the [[Santiago Bernabéu Stadium]].<ref name=rsssf/> Madrid were drawn against [[FK Austria Wien|Austria Wien]] in the semi-final. Austria had knocked out [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]] in the quarter-finals, who were the reigning champions of the European Cup Winners' Cup.<ref name=rsssf/> The two teams drew 2–2 during the first leg in Vienna, and Madrid qualified for the final with a 3–1 victory at home on 20 April.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aberdeen's final date with Real|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=20&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS403934357&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=24|issue=61512|accessdate=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=21 April 1983|url-access=subscription }}</ref>
+Real Madrid automatically qualified for the first round, where they drew 0–0 away in their first match against Romanian team [[FCM Baia Mare|Baia Mare]]. Madrid won the return match at home 5–2. Their second round opponents were also from eastern Europe, Újpesti Dózsa, this time from Hungary. Madrid won both legs, first 3–1 at home and then 1–0 away. Their quarter-final opponents were [[Inter Milan|Internazionale]]. After the first leg at the [[San Siro]] resulted in a 1–1 draw, Madrid won 2–1 at home at the [[Santiago Bernabéu Stadium]].<ref name=rsssf/> Madrid were drawn against [[FK Austria Wien|Austria Wien]] in the semi-final. Austria had knocked out [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]] in the quarter-finals, who were the reigning champions of the European Cup Winners' Cup.<ref name=rsssf/> The two teams drew 2–2 during the first leg in Vienna, and Madrid qualified for the final with a 3–1 victory at home on 20 April.<ref>{{cite news|title=Aberdeen's final date with Real|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=20&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS403934357&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=24|issue=61512|access-date=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=21 April 1983|url-access=subscription|archive-date=19 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819085042/http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=20&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS403934357&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|url-status=live}}</ref>
 ==Background==
-Real Madrid had extensive experience in European competitions. They had previously made it to the final of the European Cup Winners' Cup in [[1971 European Cup Winners' Cup Final|1971]] against English club [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]]. The match was a 1–1 draw after extra time, with Chelsea winning 2–1 in the replay.<ref>{{cite web|title=1970/71: Replay joy for Chelsea |url=http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/ecwc/history/season=1970/intro.html |publisher=UEFA |accessdate=3 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100501123407/http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/ecwc/history/season%3D1970/intro.html |archivedate=1 May 2010 }}</ref> They had more success in the [[UEFA Champions League|European Cup]], having won the competition during its inaugural year in [[1956 European Cup Final|1956]], and retained the trophy for the following four seasons. Their most recent European success had come in the [[1965–66 European Cup]], where they defeated Partizan Belgrade.<ref name=championsfinals>{{cite web|title=Finals|url=https://www.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Download/EuroExperience/competitions/Publications/01/88/50/84/1885084_DOWNLOAD.pdf|publisher=UEFA|accessdate=3 February 2013|format=PDF}}</ref>
+Real Madrid had extensive experience in European competitions. They had previously made it to the final of the European Cup Winners' Cup in [[1971 European Cup Winners' Cup Final|1971]] against English club [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]]. The match was a 1–1 draw after extra time, with Chelsea winning 2–1 in the replay.<ref>{{cite web|title=1970/71: Replay joy for Chelsea |url=http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/ecwc/history/season=1970/intro.html |publisher=UEFA |access-date=3 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100501123407/http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/ecwc/history/season%3D1970/intro.html |archive-date=1 May 2010 }}</ref> They had more success in the [[UEFA Champions League|European Cup]], having won the competition during its inaugural year in [[1956 European Cup Final|1956]], and retained the trophy for the following four seasons. Their most recent European success had come in the [[1965–66 European Cup]], where they defeated Partizan Belgrade.<ref name=championsfinals>{{cite web|title=Finals|url=https://www.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Download/EuroExperience/competitions/Publications/01/88/50/84/1885084_DOWNLOAD.pdf|publisher=UEFA|access-date=3 February 2013|archive-date=30 December 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171230120038/http://www.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Download/EuroExperience/competitions/Publications/01/88/50/84/1885084_DOWNLOAD.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>
-The 1983 European Cup Winners' Cup was the first European final in which Aberdeen had appeared. Only two clubs from Scotland had previously won European trophies, [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] and Rangers.<ref name=realmcroy>{{cite news|last=Jones|first=Stuart|title=The Ferguson clan show world the Real McRoy|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=27&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS369331373&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=22|issue=61531|accessdate=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=13 May 1983|url-access=subscription }}</ref> Prior to the match, some of Aberdeen's supporters travelled to Gothenburg by fishing boat from Scotland, whilst others slept on the streets next to the stadium.<ref name=realmcroy/> Real Madrid player [[Uli Stielike]] was recovering from a thigh injury prior to the match, but was cleared by the club's doctors.<ref name=realmcroy/> Likewise, Aberdeen's Eric Black was declared fit to play for this match after being injured for a month.<ref name=aet>{{cite news|last=Jones|first=Stuart|title=Aberdeen victorious in extra time|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=26&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS503549100&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=30|issue=61530|accessdate=3 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=12 May 1983|url-access=subscription }}</ref> Aberdeen full-back [[Stuart Kennedy]] was named as a substitute, despite being injured in the Semi-Final and unable to play, as a mark of respect from Alex Ferguson. Kennedy's injury proved to be so severe that he never played professionally again.
+The 1983 European Cup Winners' Cup was the first European final in which Aberdeen had appeared. Only two clubs from Scotland had previously won European trophies, [[Celtic F.C.|Celtic]] and Rangers.<ref name=realmcroy>{{cite news|last=Jones|first=Stuart|title=The Ferguson clan show world the Real McRoy|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=27&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS369331373&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=22|issue=61531|access-date=2 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=13 May 1983|url-access=subscription|archive-date=29 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129192718/http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=27&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS369331373&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|url-status=live}}</ref> Prior to the match, some of Aberdeen's supporters travelled to Gothenburg by fishing boat from Scotland, whilst others slept on the streets next to the stadium.<ref name=realmcroy/> Real Madrid player [[Uli Stielike]] was recovering from a thigh injury prior to the match, but was cleared by the club's doctors.<ref name=realmcroy/> Likewise, Aberdeen's Eric Black was declared fit to play for this match after being injured for a month.<ref name=aet>{{cite news|last=Jones|first=Stuart|title=Aberdeen victorious in extra time|url=http://find.galegroup.com/ttda/newspaperRetrieve.do?sgHitCountType=None&sort=DateAscend&tabID=T003&prodId=TTDA&resultListType=RESULT_LIST&searchId=R2&searchType=AdvancedSearchForm&currentPosition=26&qrySerId=Locale%28en%2C%2C%29%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C20%29European+Cup+Winners%3AAnd%3AFQE%3D%28tx%2CNone%2C8%29aberdeen%3AAnd%3ALQE%3D%28da%2CNone%2C23%2908%2F01%2F1982+-+05%2F31%2F1983%24&retrieveFormat=MULTIPAGE_DOCUMENT&userGroupName=hilling&inPS=true&contentSet=LTO&&docId=&docLevel=FASCIMILE&workId=&relevancePageBatch=CS503549100&contentSet=UDVIN&callistoContentSet=UDVIN&docPage=article&hilite=y|page=30|issue=61530|access-date=3 February 2013|newspaper=The Times|date=12 May 1983|url-access=subscription }}</ref> Aberdeen full-back [[Stuart Kennedy]] was named as a substitute, despite being injured in the Semi-Final and unable to play, as a mark of respect from Alex Ferguson. Kennedy's injury proved to be so severe that he never played professionally again.
 ==Match==
 ===Summary===
 ====First half====
-Prior to the match, the pitch had been covered by [[tarpaulin]] in order to protect it from the rain. The referee made an inspection of the pitch prior to kick-off and determined that the surface was fit to play upon.<ref name=aet/> The match started, and Aberdeen immediately went on the attack. Madrid's goalkeeper [[Agustín Rodríguez Santiago|Agustín]] misdirected a goal kick, [[Gordon Strachan]] broke away from his marker and chested the ball down. He lobbed the ball forward to Eric Black who hit a twenty-yard volley towards the Madrid goal. Agustín saved the shot, tipping it onto the crossbar of the goalframe. Strachan took the corner, crossing it to [[Alex McLeish]]. The ball deflected off McLeish's head, and Black pounced on the ball sending it into the back of the Real Madrid goal to put Aberdeen up 1–0.<ref name=aet/>
+Prior to the match, the pitch had been covered by [[tarpaulin]] in order to protect it from the rain. The referee made an inspection of the pitch prior to kick-off and determined that the surface was fit to play upon.<ref name=aet/> The match started, and Aberdeen immediately went on the attack. Madrid's goalkeeper [[Agustín (footballer)|Agustín]] misdirected a goal kick, [[Gordon Strachan]] broke away from his marker and chested the ball down. He lobbed the ball forward to Eric Black who hit a twenty-yard volley towards the Madrid goal. Agustín saved the shot, tipping it onto the crossbar of the goalframe. Strachan took the corner, crossing it to [[Alex McLeish]]. The ball deflected off McLeish's head, and Black pounced on the ball sending it into the back of the Real Madrid goal to put Aberdeen up 1–0.<ref name=aet/>
 The conditions on the pitch started to get muddy very quickly, which partially resulted in Madrid's comeback. Alex McLeish of Aberdeen passed the ball back to goalkeeper [[Jim Leighton]], but it became stuck in the mud part way in the penalty area. Leighton rushed out from the goal line to claim the ball but took down Madrid striker [[Santillana (footballer)|Santillana]] in the process. A penalty was awarded by the referee. Real's captain Juanito scored the penalty to put Madrid level.<ref name=aet/> Madrid dominated the remainder of the half, with [[John Metgod]] and Uli Stielike looking particularly comfortable in defence and midfield, respectively.<ref name=aet/>
 ====Second half====
-The teams were equally matched during the first part of the second half. Strachan led another Aberdeen attack in the 55th minute, passing it to [[Peter Weir (footballer)|Peter Weir]] who took the ball down the flank. His cross back to Strachan was met by a volley, but it deflected off Agustín's legs. Aberdeen immediately attacked once more, with Weir moving again down the flank, but his cross was met with a header by Black who sent the ball over after already moving into an [[Offside (association football)|offside]] position.<ref name=aet/> In the 80th minute, Weir created another opening with a further cross. This time it was caught by Agustín. But the goalkeeper momentarily dropped the ball, but dove onto it before any Aberdeen players could take advantage of the mistake.<ref name=aet/>
+The teams were equally matched during the first part of the second half. Strachan led another Aberdeen attack in the 55th minute, passing it to [[Peter Weir (footballer)|Peter Weir]] who took the ball down the flank. His cross back to Strachan was met by a volley, but it deflected off Agustín's legs. Aberdeen immediately attacked once more, with Weir moving again down the flank, but his cross was met with a header by Black who sent the ball over after already moving into an [[Offside (association football)|offside]] position.<ref name=aet/> In the 80th minute, Weir created another opening with a further cross. This time it was caught by Agustín. The goalkeeper momentarily dropped the ball, but dived onto it before any Aberdeen players could take advantage of the mistake.<ref name=aet/>
 ====Extra time====
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 |aet = yes
 |report = https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=0/matches/round=873/match=60952/lineups/index.html
-|team2 = {{flagicon|ESP}} [[Real Madrid C.F.|Real Madrid]]
+|team2 = {{flagicon|ESP}} [[Real Madrid CF|Real Madrid]]
 |goals1 = [[Eric Black|Black]] {{goal|7}}<br />[[John Hewitt (footballer)|Hewitt]] {{goal|112}}
 |goals2 = [[Juanito (footballer, born 1954)|Juanito]] {{goal|14|pen.}}
 |stadium = [[Ullevi|Nya Ullevi]], [[Gothenburg]]
-|attendance = 17,804<ref>[https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=GGgVawPscysC&dat=19860512&printsec=frontpage&hl=en Report (page 22)]</ref>
+|attendance = 17,804<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=GGgVawPscysC&dat=19860512&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |title=Report (page 22) |access-date=7 October 2016 |archive-date=9 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409115207/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=GGgVawPscysC&dat=19860512&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |url-status=live }}</ref>
 |referee = Gianfranco Menegali ([[Italian Football Federation|Italy]])
 }}
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  | pattern_b  = _aberdeen83
  | pattern_ra = _aberdeen83
- | pattern_sh = _white_stripes
+ | pattern_sh = _adidaswhite
  | pattern_so = _3_stripes_white
  | leftarm    = 0000FF
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  | pattern_b  = _real83
  | pattern_ra = _shoulder_stripes_blue_stripes
- | pattern_sh = _blue_stripes
+ | pattern_sh = _adidasblue
  | pattern_so = _3_stripes_blue
  | title      = Real Madrid
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 !width=25| !!width=25|
 |-
-|GK ||'''1'''||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Agustín Rodríguez Santiago|Agustín]]
+|GK ||'''1''' ||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Agustín (footballer)|Agustín]]
 |-
-|RB ||'''2''' ||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Juan José Jiménez Collar|Juan José]]
+|RB ||'''2''' ||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Juan José (footballer, born 1957)|Juan José]]
 |-
 |CB ||'''4''' ||{{flagicon|NED}} [[John Metgod]]
 |-
-|CB ||'''5''' ||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Francisco Bonet Serrano|Paco Bonet]]
+|CB ||'''5''' ||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Paco Bonet]]
 |-
-|LB ||'''3''' ||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[José Antonio Camacho]]&nbsp; || || {{suboff|91}}
+|LB ||'''3''' ||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[José Antonio Camacho]] || || {{suboff|91}}
 |-
-|RM ||'''8''' ||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Ángel de Los Santos Cano|Ángel]]
+|RM ||'''8''' ||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Ángel de los Santos|Ángel]]
 |-
 |CM ||'''6''' ||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Ricardo Gallego]] || {{yel|98}}
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 |CM ||'''10'''||{{flagicon|FRG}} [[Uli Stielike]]
 |-
-|LM ||'''11'''||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Isidro Díaz González|Isidro]] || || {{suboff|103}}
+|LM ||'''11'''||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Isidro Díaz (footballer, born 1954)|Isidro]] || || {{suboff|103}}
 |-
-|CF ||'''7 '''||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Juanito (footballer, born 1954)|Juanito]] ([[Captain (association football)|c]])
+|CF ||'''7 '''||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Juanito (footballer, born 1954)|Juanito]]
 |-
-|CF ||'''9''' ||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Santillana (footballer)|Santillana]]
+|CF ||'''9''' ||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Santillana (footballer)|Santillana]] ([[Captain (association football)|c]])
-|-
 |-
 |colspan=3|'''Substitutes:'''
 |-
-|DF ||'''12'''||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[José Antonio Salguero García|Pepe Salguero]] || || {{subon|103}}
+|DF ||'''12'''||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[José Antonio Salguero]] || || {{subon|103}}
 |-
-|GK ||'''13'''||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Miguel Ángel González Suárez|Miguel Ángel]]
+|GK ||'''13'''||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Miguel Ángel (footballer, born 1947)|Miguel Ángel]]
 |-
 |DF ||'''14'''||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Isidoro San José]] || || {{subon|91}}
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 |MF ||'''15'''||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Francisco García Hernández]]
 |-
-|FW ||'''16'''||{{flagicon|ESP}} Andrés Alonso García
+|FW ||'''16'''||{{flagicon|ESP}} [[Ito (footballer, born 1961)|Ito]]
 |-
 |colspan=3|'''Manager:'''
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 The local police reported that only five arrests were made of fans for being drunk and disorderly. Nils Klintenberg, the police commander, said "There were no problems. We were pleased to have them here."<ref name=realmcroy/> One Aberdeen supporter collapsed following the first goal and died.<ref name=realmcroy/>
-After the game legendary Real coach Alfredo Di Stéfano conceded the better team had won and commented; "Aberdeen have what money can't buy; a soul, a team spirit built in a family tradition."<ref>{{cite news |first=Jack |last=Webster |title=Here we go... all the way to glory |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2507&dat=19831119&id=Ofs9AAAAIBAJ&sjid=K0kMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2426,4228654 |newspaper=The Glasgow Herald |publisher=Google News |page=18 |date=19 November 1983 |accessdate=18 August 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sir Alex's five dates with destiny |url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=eng/news/newsid=1949516.html |work=UEFA.com |publisher=Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) |date=8 May 2013 |accessdate=18 August 2014}}</ref>
+After the game legendary Madrid coach Alfredo Di Stéfano conceded the better team had won and commented; "Aberdeen have what money can't buy; a soul, a team spirit built in a family tradition."<ref>{{cite news |first=Jack |last=Webster |title=Here we go... all the way to glory |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2507&dat=19831119&id=Ofs9AAAAIBAJ&sjid=K0kMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2426,4228654 |newspaper=The Glasgow Herald |page=18 |date=19 November 1983 |access-date=18 August 2014 |archive-date=28 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231128184421/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2507&dat=19831119&id=Ofs9AAAAIBAJ&sjid=K0kMAAAAIBAJ&pg=2426,4228654 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Sir Alex's five dates with destiny |url=http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=eng/news/newsid=1949516.html |work=UEFA.com |publisher=Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) |date=8 May 2013 |access-date=18 August 2014 |archive-date=21 August 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821022650/http://www.uefa.com/memberassociations/association=eng/news/newsid=1949516.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
-The European Cup Winners' Cup was run until 1999, with Aberdeen's success in the 1983 final being the last time that a Scottish club lifted the trophy.<ref name=winnersecwc>{{cite web|title=UEFA Cup Winners' Cup |url=http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/ecwc/index.html |publisher=UEFA |accessdate=3 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100501123433/http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/ecwc/index.html |archivedate=1 May 2010 }}</ref> Real Madrid ultimately never won the competition, nor did they ever reach the final again.<ref name=winnersecwc/> Aberdeen qualified for the [[1983 European Super Cup]], where they played [[1983 European Cup Final|1983 European Cup]] champions [[Hamburger SV|Hamburg]]. The first game in Hamburg was drawn 0–0, with Aberdeen winning the return match 2–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=1983: Ferguson first for Aberdeen|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefasupercup/history/season=1983/index.html|accessdate=3 February 2013|newspaper=UEFA}}</ref>
+The European Cup Winners' Cup was run until 1999, with Aberdeen's success in the 1983 final being the last time that a Scottish club lifted the trophy.<ref name=winnersecwc>{{cite web|title=UEFA Cup Winners' Cup |url=http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/ecwc/index.html |publisher=UEFA |access-date=3 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100501123433/http://en.archive.uefa.com/competitions/ecwc/index.html |archive-date=1 May 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/may/10/alex-ferguson-aberdeen-real-madrid-1983-final-40-years-on|title=The night Alex Ferguson’s Aberdeen rocked Real Madrid: 40 years on|date=6 May 2023|work=Guardian|accessdate=10 May 2023}}</ref>
+Real Madrid ultimately never won the competition, nor did they ever reach the final again.<ref name=winnersecwc/> As of 2024, this match remains the last time Real Madrid have lost in any final of a European tournament. With their victory, Aberdeen qualified for the [[1983 European Super Cup]], where they played [[1983 European Cup Final|1983 European Cup]] champions [[Hamburger SV|Hamburg]]. The first leg in Hamburg was a goalless draw, with Aberdeen winning the second leg 2–0.<ref>{{cite news|title=1983: Ferguson first for Aberdeen|url=http://www.uefa.com/uefasupercup/history/season=1983/index.html|access-date=3 February 2013|newspaper=UEFA|archive-date=19 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120219063936/http://www.uefa.com/uefasupercup/history/season=1983/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
 ==See also==
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 ==References==
-{{reflist|30em}}
+{{reflist}}
 {{UEFA Cup Winners' Cup seasons}}
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 [[Category:Real Madrid CF matches|Cup Winners' Cup Final 1983]]
 [[Category:International club association football competitions hosted by Sweden|1983]]
-[[Category:UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Finals|1983]]
+[[Category:UEFA Cup Winners' Cup finals|1983]]
 [[Category:1982–83 in Spanish football|Cup]]
 [[Category:1982–83 in Scottish football|Cup]]
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 [[Category:International sports competitions in Gothenburg]]
 [[Category:1980s in Gothenburg]]
+[[Category:Association football matches in Sweden]]

v t e UEFA Cup Winners' Cup
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