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1959 in Spain

Explore 2 historical events and records for Spain in 1959.

Historical records for Spain in 1959

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June

Fourth European Cup Final Opening Goal

Mateos, Enrique · Stuttgart · Forward · Sport / Football

Scores in the opening minute as Real Madrid defeat Reims 2-0 in the European Cup final.

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Second Ballon d’Or for Di StĂ©fano

Di Stéfano, Alfredo · Madrid · Forward · Sport / Football

Alfredo Di StĂ©fano receives his second Ballon d’Or as Real Madrid continues its remarkable sequence of European Cup victories, reaffirming his status as the team’s central attacking figure.

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