1961 Intercontinental Cup
The 1961 Intercontinental Cup was a football 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 Second leg Play-off |valign="top"| |valign="top" width="50%"| |} See also 1960–61 European Cup 1961 Copa Libertadores S.L. Benfica in international football 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