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1988 UEFA Cup Final: Bayer Leverkusen Wins on Penalties
Historic Moment for German Club
Bayer Leverkusen defeated RCD Español in a thrilling penalty shootout to win the 1988 UEFA Cup.
The first leg of the final was played on May 4th, 1988, at the Camp Nou in Barcelona. RCD Español won the match 3-0, giving them a significant advantage going into the second leg.
However, Bayer Leverkusen turned the tables in the second leg, which was played on May 18th, 1988, at the Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion in Leverkusen. The German club won the match 3-2, sending the tie to a penalty shootout.
Bayer Leverkusen ultimately won the shootout 3-2, with Rüdiger Vollborn scoring the winning penalty. The victory was a major upset, as RCD Español was the heavy favorite going into the match.
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