Manchester United beat Benfica 4–1 in the 1968 European Cup final.
The final took place at Wembley Stadium on 29 May 1968 before 92,225 spectators. Bobby Charlton headed United ahead in the second half, but Benfica equalised through Jaime Graça in the 79th minute, sending the match into extra time.
Manchester United then produced a decisive three-goal burst. George Best restored the lead, Brian Kidd—playing on his 19th birthday—made it 3–1, and Charlton added his second goal to complete the 4–1 scoreline.
The victory made United the first English club to win the European Cup. It also carried deep emotional significance because it came ten years after the Munich air disaster, in which eight United players died. Charlton and defender Bill Foulkes, both survivors, played in the final. Benfica had previously won the trophy twice and were appearing in their fifth final.