Champion A.C. Milan Venue Kaftanzoglio Stadium | Date 16 May 1973 Attendance 40,154 | |
Referee Christos Michas (Hellenic Football Federation) Event 1972–73 European Cup Winners' Cup Similar 1968 European Cup Winn, 1974 European Cup Winn, 1977 European Cup Winn, 1992 European Cup Winn, 1981 European Cup Winn | ||
The 1973 European Cup Winners' Cup Final was the final football match of the 1972–73 European Cup Winners' Cup and the 13th European Cup Winners' Cup final. It was contested between Milan of Italy and Leeds United of England, and was held at Kaftanzoglio Stadium in Thessaloniki, Greece. Milan won the match 1–0 thanks to a goal by Luciano Chiarugi.
The Greek crowd at the final reacted to perceived bias towards Milan by referee Christos Michas by throwing missiles during the victors' lap of honour, but despite protests, the result was not overturned. UEFA later banned Michas for life due to match fixing, although his role in this match was not investigated.
Leeds, who perceived referee Christos Michas to have made a number of unfair decisions, attempted to gain a replay but UEFA denied the request. In recent times Richard Corbett, an MEP for Yorkshire and Humber petitioned UEFA for a reversal of awarding AC Milan the victory.