A classic opportunist's goal from Kenny Dalglish decided the game against an obdurate Bruges outfit.

But as equally significant as the Scot's 64th-minute strike at a red Wembley was Phil Thompson's second-half clearance off the line from Jan Simeon. That ensured Liverpool maintained their narrow advantage to become the sixth club, and first English side, to retain the European Cup.

"This is a tremendous feeling and to win in front of so many of our fans is fantastic. It couldn't have been written better if it was a fairy story." Captain Emlyn Hughes