The 1985âÂÂ86 European Cup Winners' Cup was won by Dynamo Kyiv in the final against Atlético Madrid. It was their second title in the competition, and first since 1975.
Reigning champions Everton, who initially qualified for the European Cup instead as the 1984âÂÂ85 Football League champions, and 1985 FA Cup winners Manchester United missed out on European football due to the newly enacted five-year ban on English clubs participating in Europe, following the Heysel Stadium disaster on 29 May 1985.
CSKA Sofia were barred from entering after the riots during the Bulgarian Cup final.
Benfica were given a bye in the 1st round.
Dynamo Kyiv won 5âÂÂ3 on aggregate.
Dynamo Kyiv won 5âÂÂ2 on aggregate.
Dynamo Kyiv won 9âÂÂ2 on aggregate.
2âÂÂ2 on aggregate. Dukla Prague won on away goals.
Dynamo Kyiv won 4âÂÂ1 on aggregate.