63 years ago, the Real Madrid he won the second of his 13 European cups. The final stage was special since it was played in the Santiago Bernabeu. On May 30, 1957, the Madrid fans could see their team revalidating the title of continental champion, which they had achieved the previous year in the first edition of the tournament. The rival this time was Fiorentina, who lost 2-0 in Madrid. Say Stéfano scored the first goal in 70 ’. And a few minutes later, Gento sentenced the final with the second goal by overcoming the departure of the Italian goalkeeper.

On the way to the Second, the Real Madrid He had a tough tie against Rapid Vienna in the first round, in which a tiebreaker had to be played. Nice and Manchester United were the rivals in the quarterfinals and semi-finals, respectively. Thanks to the victory against Fiorentina, our team achieved their first double of League and European Cup.

DATA SHEET:

2- Real Madrid: Alonso, Torres, Marquitos, Lesmes II, Muñoz, Zárraga, Kopa, Mateos, Di Stefano, Rial and Gento.
0- Fiorentina: Sarti, Magnini, Orzan, Cervato, Scaramucci, Bizzarri, Segato, Julinho, Gratton, Virgili and Montuori.

Goals:
1-0 (min. 70): Say Stéfano, penalty.
2-0 (min. 76): Gento.

Referee: Leo Horn (Netherlands).
Stadium: Santiago Bernabeu.