Steaua's 1986 European Cup miracle would be impossible now

The prospect of a soccer team from Central and Eastern Europe ever again winning the continent's major trophy is highly unlikely. Fortunately, we will always have Steaua Bucharest - the first team from behind the Iron Curtain to win the European Cup, in 1986.

Goalkeeper saves four shootout in a Champions League final (1985/1986)

Steaua Bucharest display sabotaged by Dinamo Bucharest fans, Steaua Bucharest

The Finnish Winter Miracle of 1985 - Kuusysi vs Zenit - Futbolgrad

1982-89. 8 years, 8 different champions, 6 of which had never won it before. 2 years later in 91-93 another 3 new winners in 3 years. Really the golden age of the European cup. : r/football

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European Cup Final 1985-1986. Steaua Bucharest Barcelona 0 0 penalties

Emanuel Roşu on X: Steaua's heroes from 1986 had a Champions League replica trophy created for them, as they toured the newly built Steaua ground. / X

Calaméo - Budget Airline Football - A Fans Guide

Nunez, Maradona and Venables: the Barcelona years

Show Inter some respect! Simone Inzaghi's mentality monsters fully deserve to be in the Champions League final

Champions League is for the elite few – and Uefa will struggle to change it, Champions League

The Joy of Six: European Cup semi-finals, Red Star Belgrade