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UEFA Cup QF L1: Villa 2 Barcelona 2
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UEFA Cup QF L1: Villa 2 Barcelona 2
Football - 1977 / 1978 UEFA Cup - Quarter-Final, First Leg: Aston Villa 2 Barcelona 2
Johan Cruyff scores the opening goal of the game for Barcelona between Ken McNaught, left, and Leighton Phillips at Villa Park.
01/03/1978
Barcelona won the second leg 2-1 to go through 4-3 on aggregate
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In this iconic print from the 1977/1978 UEFA Cup quarter-final first leg, we witness a moment of brilliance by Johan Cruyff. The match between Aston Villa and Barcelona at Villa Park was highly anticipated, and it did not disappoint. As the game unfolded, tension filled the air as both teams fought for dominance on the pitch. Captured in this snapshot is Cruyff's opening goal for Barcelona, beautifully executed between Ken McNaught and Leighton Phillips. With his exceptional skill and agility, Cruyff managed to find a gap in Villa's defense and expertly placed the ball into the back of the net. The date etched below reminds us that it was March 1st, 1978 when this historic encounter took place. It marked an important chapter in football history as two European giants clashed in pursuit of glory. Although Aston Villa managed to secure a draw with their own goals during that first leg match, it was Barcelona who ultimately triumphed over two legs. In an intense second leg battle, they emerged victorious with a narrow 2-1 win to progress through to the next round with an aggregate scoreline of 4-3. This photograph by Colorsport / Stewart Fraser encapsulates not only Johan Cruyff's remarkable talent but also captures the essence of fierce competition and determination displayed by both teams throughout this memorable UEFA Cup quarter-final clash.
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