[1] It was difficult to pick a clear favourite, although in retrospect Bayern Munich (who had won three European cups in a row) were past their prime, while Anderlecht were younger and hungrier.

The Bavarians quickly fell behind in the 20th minute, following a fine goal by Rob Rensenbrink, who headed in a pass from about forty meters away.

[4] Less than a quarter of an hour into the second half, one of the other Dutch players on the Belgian team, Arie Haan, scored the third goal.

His run through three Germans in the Bayern area was followed by a powerful right-footed shot that went past Maier to his left.

[7] Bayern, on the other hand, lost the chance to win the trophy for the second time in a row (defeated by Dynamo Kiev in 1975).