The 1958 European Cup final was a football match played at the Heysel Stadium in Brussels, Belgium on 28 May 1958 as the conclusion to the 1957âÂÂ58 European Cup.
The match was contested by two-time defending champions Real Madrid of Spain, the only previous team to win the competition, and AC Milan of Italy.
Despite twice being behind during the match, Real Madrid came from behind to win 3âÂÂ2 after extra time as they successfully defended their title to lift the trophy for the third consecutive year.
After the match, the Real Madrid players were presented with their winners' medals by King Albert II of Belgium.
Real Madrid had won the first two editions of the European Cup, defeating Stade de Reims 4âÂÂ3 in the inaguaral season in 1956 and Fiorentina 2âÂÂ0 in 1957.
AC Milan had only played in the European Cup once previously, reaching the semi-finals in the inaugural season where they were defeated 5âÂÂ4 on aggregate by Real Madrid.
Real Madrid qualified for the competition as defending champions and they were given a bye in the preliminary round.
In the first round, Real Madrid defeated Royal Antwerp of Belgium 2âÂÂ1 away in the first leg and 6âÂÂ0 at home in the second leg to advance 8âÂÂ1 on aggregate.
Real Madrid then faced Sevilla of Spain in the quarter-finals. Real Madrid won the first leg at home 8âÂÂ0 before the teams played out a 2âÂÂ2 draw in the second leg in Seville as Real Madrid advanced 10âÂÂ2 on aggregate.
In the semi-finals, Real Madrid faced Vasas of Hungary. After winning the first leg 4âÂÂ0 at home, Real Madrid lost the second leg 2âÂÂ0 away but advanced to the final 4âÂÂ2 on aggregate.
Milan qualified for the competition as winners of the 1956âÂÂ57 Serie A.
In the preliminary round, Milan faced Rapid Wien of Austria. After winning the first leg 4âÂÂ1 at home, Milan lost the second leg 5âÂÂ2 in Vienna which resulted in a tie, 6âÂÂ6 on aggregate. As a result, a replay was held at a neutral venue in Zurich, Switzerland which Milan won 4âÂÂ2 to advance.
Milan then played Rangers of Scotland in the first round. Milan won the first leg 4âÂÂ1 away and the second leg 2âÂÂ0 at home to advance 6âÂÂ1 on aggregate.
Borussia Dortmund of Germany were Milan's opponents in the quarter-finals. After drawing the first leg 1âÂÂ1 away, Milan won the second leg 4âÂÂ1 at home to advance 5âÂÂ2 on aggregate.
In the semi-finals, Milan played Manchester United of England. After losing the first leg 2âÂÂ1 away, Milan won the second leg 4âÂÂ0 at home to advance to the final 5âÂÂ2 on aggregate.
King Albert II presented the winning team with their medals.