Birth of Rafael Benítez
Rafael Benítez Maudes is born in Madrid before building a coaching career that will take him across Spain, England and Italy.
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1960 in Spain
Explore 5 historical events and records for Spain in 1960.
Historical records for Spain in 1960
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April
May
Fifth Consecutive European Cup
Wins a fifth consecutive European Cup with Real Madrid at Hampden Park.
September
First Intercontinental Cup
Coaches Real Madrid to a 5-1 second-leg victory over Penarol and the Intercontinental Cup.
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Ballon d'Or Victory
Wins the Ballon d'Or while playing for Barcelona, becoming the first Spanish-born winner.
Barcelona European Cup Campaign
Stars in midfield as Barcelona eliminate Real Madrid from the European Cup.
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