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UEFA Champions League 1955/56

1955/56: Madrid claim first crown
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1955/56: Madrid claim first crown

Argentinian-born striker Héctor Rial struck the winner for Real Madrid CF in the first ever European Champion Clubs' Cup final in Paris, with Stade de Reims Champagne having let a two-goal lead slip at the Parc des Princes.

Road to the final

Final

13 Jun

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Semi-finals

2nd leg

01 May

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18 Apr

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1st leg

19 Apr

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04 Apr

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All matches

The competition in numbers