The1983 UEFA Cup Final was played on 4 May 1983 and 18 May 1983 betweenAnderlecht ofBelgium andBenfica ofPortugal. Anderlecht won 2–1 on aggregate.[1][2]
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, whichKenneth 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 byShéu in the 32nd minute. Only 6 minutes later, the technically skilledJuan Lozano restored the balance on a pass fromFranky Vercauteren. In front of 80,000 spectators, Anderlecht was able to hold out, winning its fifth and so far last European title.[5]
Anderlecht
Benfica
KPT Kuopio
Real Betis
FK Sarajevo
FC Zürich
Roma
Bohemians Praha
Universitatea Craiova
