The 1961 Intercontinental Cup was a
football
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match between Uruguayan club
Peñarol, winners of the
1961 Copa Libertadores, and Portuguese club
Benfica, winners of the
1960–61 European Cup. Peñarol won the
Intercontinental Cup for the first time.
A play-off was needed due to the rules at the time that awarded 2 points for each victory and both teams having won one game each.
Qualified teams
Match details
First leg
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Second leg
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Play-off
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See also
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1960–61 European Cup
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1961 Copa Libertadores
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S.L. Benfica in international football
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References
Intercontinental Cup
Intercontinental Cup
Intercontinental Cup
Intercontinental Cup 1961
Intercontinental Cup 1961
Intercontinental Cup (football)
International club association football competitions hosted by Portugal
International club association football competitions hosted by Uruguay
Intercontinental Cup
September 1961 sports events in Europe
Sports competitions in Lisbon
Sports competitions in Montevideo
1960s in Lisbon
1960s in Montevideo
September 1961 sports events in South America
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