Holders Liverpool had an uphill activity to attempt to retain the European Cup on today in 1978. That they had misplaced 2-0 away to English league champions Nottingham Forest within the first leg of their First Spherical tie.
This was the primary time that two English sides had performed in opposition to one another within the European Cup. Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest had gained the First Division the earlier season. What was exceptional about their league title win in 1977/78 was that it was their first season within the First Division after profitable promotion from the Second Division in 1976/77.
Liverpool however had been probably the most profitable facet within the English recreation. That they had additionally gained the final two European Cups and had been favourites to win the trophy for a 3rd successive yr.
This was Nottingham Forest’s first season enjoying in a European competitors. They acquired off to a dream begin, beating Liverpool 2-0 at dwelling within the first leg on the Metropolis Floor. The return leg was all the time going to be a problem with Liverpool having an axe to grind with the guests. Clough’s males had taken their league title and in addition beat them within the League Cup Remaining the earlier season.
51,679 followers crammed into Anfield for an additional European match below the floodlights. Liverpool tried – however finally failed – to interrupt down the sturdy Nottingham Forest defence and the sport completed goalless. Forest went via 2-0 on mixture.
Nottingham Forest would go on to win the European Cup that season, earlier than retaining it the next season. Liverpool would get their palms on the trophy once more in 1981 earlier than Aston Vila gained the competitors a yr later. Villa’s victory meant that an English membership had gained the European Cup for six successive seasons!
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