1964 European Nations' Cup final
The 1964 European Nations' Cup Final was a football match at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid, on 21 June 1964, to determine the winner of the 1964 European Nations' Cup. It was the second final of what is now called the UEFA European Football Championship, UEFA's quadrennial football competition for national teams. The match was contested by Spain and the previous tournament winners, the Soviet Union. En route to the final, Spain defeated Romania, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland over two-legged ties before beating Hungary in the semi-final. The Soviet Union received a bye in the qualifying round before beating Italy, Sweden and Denmark en route to the final.
The Santiago Bernabéu (pictured in 2009) held the final.
Konstantin Beskov (pictured in 1982) was appointed manager of the Soviet Union team in 1963.
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium is a football stadium in Madrid, Spain. With a seating capacity of 85,000, the stadium has the second-largest seating capacity for a football stadium in Spain. It has been the home stadium of Real Madrid since its completion in 1947.
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
The stadium in 1955
Castellana northwest external view of the stadium before renovation
Castellana southwest external view of the stadium before renovation