1971–72 UEFA Cup

The 1971–72 UEFA Cup was the first edition of the UEFA Cup, which replaced the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.
It was won by English team Tottenham Hotspur. They beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3–2 on aggregate after a two-legged final.
The tournament was open to the highest-placed European teams that had not qualified for the European Cup or UEFA Cup Winners' Cup. It started on 14 September 1971 and ended on 17 May 1972.
The top scorer was Ludwig Bründl of Eintracht Braunschweig with ten goals.
First round.
1 Vllaznia withdrew after Austrian immigration officials declined to issue visas for their team to enter the country.
2 This match was played in Reykjavík.
3 Chemie Halle withdrew after the first leg following the Hotel 't Silveren Seepaerd fire.
Second round.
1 After the final whistle in the first leg, Panionios fans invaded the pitch and attacked Ferencváros players, match officials and Hungarian police. Panionios were ejected from the competition.&lt;br&gt;
2 This match was played in 's-Hertogenbosch.
Semi-finals.
Matches.
"Wolverhampton Wanderers won 4-3 on aggregate."
"Tottenham Hotspur won 3-2 on aggregate."
Final.
Summary.
First leg was played on 3 May 1972. Second leg was played on 17 May 1972.
Matches.
"Tottenham Hotspur won 3–2 on aggregate."