The competition was won for the first time by PSV Eindhoven, who defeated two-time winners Benfica in the final at Neckarstadion in Stuttgart.

PSV became the first Dutch team to win the title in 15 years.

[1][2] Porto, the defending champions, were eliminated by Real Madrid in the second round.

English clubs were still banned, following the Heysel Stadium disaster of 1985, so Everton were denied a place in the competition for the second time in three years.

1 Partizani Tirana were disqualified due to the behaviour of their players and officials, including having four players sent off in their first leg.

1–1 on aggregate; PSV Eindhoven won on away goals.

1–1 on aggregate; PSV Eindhoven won on away goals.