Internazionale claimed a spectacular European Cup success in their debut season in the competition. A series of tough draws took them through the competition unbeaten against Everton, Monaco, Partizan Belgrade and Borussia Dortmund and on to a Final encounter against five-time winners Real Madrid. Inter proved the better team in Vienna's Prater Stadium and two goals by their creative inspiration Sandro Mazzola proved decisive in a deserved 3-1 win. The Grande Inter era under Helenio Herrera was up and running.