The 1983 UEFA Cup Final was played on 4 May 1983 and 18 May 1983 between Anderlecht of Belgium and Benfica of Portugal. Anderlecht won 2–1 on aggregate.[1][2]
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| Event | 1982–83 UEFA Cup | ||||||
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| Date | 4 May 1983 | ||||||
| Venue | Heysel Stadium, Brussels | ||||||
| Referee | Bogdan Dochev (Bulgaria) | ||||||
| Attendance | 52,694 | ||||||
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| Date | 18 May 1983 | ||||||
| Venue | Estádio da Luz, Lisbon | ||||||
| Referee | Charles Corver (Netherlands) | ||||||
| Attendance | 80,000 | ||||||
Because of the construction of their new stadium, Anderlecht played their home games in the Heysel stadium in 1983, which included the first leg of the UEFA Cup final.[3] After half an hour, Frank Vercauteren was able to provide a cross, which Kenneth Brylle headed in. Anderlecht travelled to Lisbon with the smallest lead.[4]
Benfica started the return match with a series of chances. This resulted in a goal by Shéu in the 32nd minute. Only 6 minutes later, the technically skilled Juan Lozano restored the balance on a pass from Franky Vercauteren. In front of 80,000 spectators, Anderlecht was able to hold out, winning its fifth and so far last European title.[5]
Route to the final
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Round |  Benfica | ||||||
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| Opponent | Agg. | 1st leg | 2nd leg | Opponent | Agg. | 1st leg | 2nd leg | |
 KPT Kuopio |
6–1 | 3–0 (H) | 3–1 (A) | First round |  Real Betis |
4–2 | 2–1 (H) | 2–1 (A) |
| Porto |
6–3 | 4–0 (H) | 2–3 (A) | Second round | Sporting Lokeren |
4–1 | 2–0 (H) | 2–1 (A) |
 FK Sarajevo |
6–2 | 6–1 (H) | 0–1 (A) | Third round |  FC Zürich |
5–1 | 1–1 (A) | 4–0 (H) |
| Valencia |
5–2 | 2–1 (A) | 3–1 (H) | Quarter-finals |  Roma |
3–2 | 2–1 (A) | 1–1 (H) |
 Bohemians Praha |
4–1 | 1–0 (A) | 3–1 (H) | Semi-finals |  Universitatea Craiova |
1–1 (a) | 0–0 (H) | 1–1 (A) |
Match details
editFirst leg
edit| Anderlecht | 1–0 | Benfica |
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Brylle  29' |
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Second leg
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See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Anderlecht 1–0 Benfica". UEFA. 12 August 2023.
- ↑ "SL Benfica 1:1 RSC Anderlecht". voetbal.com (in Dutch). 23 January 2025.
- ↑ "Triomf van een uitzonderlijke ploeg". rsca.b (in Dutch). 18 May 2020.
- ↑ "1983 UEFA Cup final highlights: Anderlecht 2-1 Benfica". UEFA. 10 November 2016.
- ↑ "Retro: Anderlecht wint UEFA Cup tegen Benfica". Sporza (in Dutch). 17 September 2013.
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