Memorable European Confrontations, Part 24-1986 Real Madrid vs. Juventus

Real Madrid and Juventus were paired in the Second Round of the 1986/87 Champions Cup.

The Spanish squad managed by new Dutch Manager Leo Beenhakker had won the UEFA Cup in the two previous seasons and were seen as the best Real Madrid side since the 1950s era.

The squad contained a multitude of Internationals such as Emilio Butragueno, Camacho, Michel, Sanchis, as well Mexican goalscoring machine Hugo Sanchez and Argentina’s Jorge Valdano.

They had qualified from their opening round by defeating Switzerland’s Neuchatel Xamax (0-1, 5-0).

Juventus had a new manager of their own, Rino Marchesi. He had taken over from Giovanni Trapattoni, who had left after a decade full of titles.

The squad contained a number of ageing stars such as Scirea, Cabrini and French superstar Michel Platini.

The new generation included Denmark’s Michael Laudrup, Massimo Mauro and Aldo Serena.

They had qualified from their opening round by defeating Iceland’s Valur Reykjavik (7-0, 4-0).

The first leg, on October 22^nd, was played at Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Beenhaker, under pressure to deliver the Champions Cup, was confident and believed Real could eliminate Juve just like Barcelona had done the previous season.

Juventus had a number of problems. Captain and Libero Gaetano Scirea was injured. The vastly less experienced Roberto Solda started in his place.

Photo From: France Football, Issue 2116, October 28, 1986

(Emilio Butragueno and Luciano Favero, October 22, 1986, Champions Cup, Real Madrid 1-Juventus 0)

In addition, Michael Laudrup had just returned from injury and not fully fit, while Platini was fading and out of form nearing the end of his career.

In typical fashion when playing at home, Real attacked from the start. Their collective and attacking play was superior and were dominant in the first half hour. Juventus, as the away side, was naturally cautious and defensive.

Photo From: France Football, Issue 2116, October 28, 1986

(Carlos Santillana on the left pushing Nicola Caricola, October 22, 1986, Champions Cup, Real Madrid 1-Juventus 0)

The more adventurous Real scored in the 20^th minute. Chendo crossed from the left, and Butragueno tapped in as Tacconi was stranded at the near post.

Despite their dominance Madrid could not score again.

In fact Juventus scored a goal that was disallowed in the first half. Manfredonia headed in a corner from the left by Mauro, but it was called off due to an infraction.

In the second half, Juventus lost their deputy Libero Solda to an injury and he was replaced by another interim Libero Nicola Caricola.

Photo From: France Football, Issue 2116, October 28, 1986

(Emilio Butragueno and Antonio Cabrini, October 22, 1986, Champions Cup, Real Madrid 1-Juventus 0)

Real were disappointed at the slim margin of victory and had expected more goals at home.

Butragueno felt Cabrini had treated him very harshly on the field, though at the end they gladly shook hands.

Strangely, this top-billing encounter was not shown live on Spanish Television (UEFA Cup’s Barcelona-Sporting Lisbon encounter was shown).

October 22, 1986

Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (Spain) 1- Juventus Football Club-Torino (Italy) 0

Champions Cup- One Eighth Finals, First Leg

Venue: Madrid- Estadio Santiago Bernabéu 

Attendance:

Referee: Robert Valentine (Scotland)

Goalscorers: (Real Madrid): Emilio Butragueño 20^th

                    (Juventus): None

Lineups:

Real Madrid:

1-Francisco Buyo, 2-Miguel Chendo, 5-Manuel Sanchís, 4-Salguero, 3-Jose Antonio Camacho, 8-Michel, 10-Ricardo Gallego, 6-Rafael Gordillo (14-Rafael Martín Vázquez 62^nd ), 7-Emilio Butragueño, 9-Hugo Sánchez (Mexico), 11-Jorge Valdano (Argentina) (15-Carlos Santillana 71^st )

Coach: Leo Beenhakker (Holland)

Booked: Michel, Hugo Sanchez

Other Subs: Agustin, Jesus Solana, Juanito

Team Captain: Jose Antonio Camacho

Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Hummel

Shirt Sponsor:  Parmalat

Uniform Colors: White Shirts , White Shorts, White Socks

Juventus:

1-Stefano Tacconi, 2-Luciano Favero, 5-Sergio Brio, 6-Roberto Solda (14-Nicola Caricola 62^nd ), 3-Antonio Cabrini, 7-Massimo Mauro, 10-Michel Platini (France), 4-Masimo Bonini, 8-Lionela Manfredonia, 9-Massimo Briaschi, 11-Michael Laudrup (Denmark) (13-Ivano Bonetti 76^th)

Coach: Rino Marchesi

Booked: Antonio Cabrini, Massimo Mauro

Other Subs: Luciano Bodini, Beniamino Vignola, Renato Buso

Team Captain: Antonio Cabrini

Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Kappa

Shirt Sponsor: Ariston

Uniform Colors: Yellow Shirts, Blue Shorts, Yellow Socks

The second leg, on November 5^th, was played at Turin’s Stadio Communale.

Real Madrid was unchanged from the previous encounter, while for Juventus Scirea was still missing. Nicola Caricola started as Libero for Juventus.

Juventus was expected to attack at home. Beenhakker chose to employ a zonal defense for Real.

Juventus were excellent in the first fifteen minutes and leveled the aggregate as early as the 9^th minute.

Photo From: France Football, Issue 2118, November 11, 1986

(Emilio Butragueno and Luciano Favero, November 5, 1986, Champions Cup, Juventus 1-Real Madrid 0)

Massimo Mauro, from the right side touchline, dribbled past Gallego and crossed across the goalmouth area it missed one Juve striker at the near post, but Cabrini shot and scored from a narrow angle at the far post.

Laudrup had a chance to increase Juventus’ lead. He missed a good chance, when he tried to lob Buyo after being put clear by Cabrini.

In a match where both goalkeepers excelled, Juventus could not break through Real’s defense and just like the first leg, the home team won (1-0).

Photo From: France Football, Issue 2118, November 11, 1986

(Emilio Butragueno with Massimo Bonini and Luciano Favero and Stefano Tacconi after Juanito’s winning penalty kick, November 5, 1986, Champions Cup, Juventus 1-Real Madrid 0)

After no scoring during the overtime, the match went into a penalty kick shoot-out.
In the shoot-out Real kept its cool, while Juve seemed more tired and fragile. Some Real players felt they knew they were going to win the shoot-out by the Juve players’ state, who appeared nervous and broken.

Photo From: Mondial, new series, issue 81, December 1986

(Antonio Cabrini and Michel, November 5, 1986, Champions Cup, Juventus 1-Real Madrid 0)

Despite missing its first attempt by the normally reliable Sanchez, Real scored its next three attempts. For Juventus only Vignola was successful with his attempt.

Marchesi explained that many of his players were not up to taking the spot kicks, such as Serena. Others like Cabrini had received a knock previously and did not want to take a risk.

Photo From: Mondial, new series, issue 81, December 1986

(Emilio Butragueno and Luciano Favero, November 5, 1986, Champions Cup, Juventus 1-Real Madrid 0)

Photo From: France Football, Issue 2118, November 11, 1986

(Luciano Favero, Jorge Valdano (masked by Favero) and Hugo Sanchez, November 5, 1986, Champions Cup, Juventus 1-Real Madrid 0)

The jubilant Beenhakker was diplomatic at the end, saying that Juventus had a sensational defense, an exceptional goalkeeper and a tireless midfield with a special praise for Mauro. He declared that his goal was to make Real Madrid, the new Ajax.

Afterwards Juventus Owner Gianni Agnelli, was asked if he would like to acquire Butragueno for Juventus. His response was that at that price only Silvio Berlusconi could afford him.

Photo From: Mondial, new series, issue 81, December 1986

(Emilio Butragueno and Luciano Favero, November 5, 1986, Champions Cup, Juventus 1-Real Madrid 0)

Photo From: France Football, Issue 2118, November 11, 1986

(Jorge Valdano, November 5, 1986, Champions Cup, Juventus 1-Real Madrid 0)

For Juventus, this elimination was a further sign of their decline. They had been slipping for some time. Platini retired at the end of the season and they would have to wait nearly a decade to get back to their standing.

Real Madrid advanced to the semifinals before being eliminated. In fact this generation under Beenhakker would reach the semifinals for three straight seasons, but miss out the final step.

November 5, 1986

Juventus Football Club-Torino (Italy) 1-Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (Spain) 0  (Real Madrid won 3-1 on penalty kick shoot-out).

Champions Cup- One Eighth Finals, Second Leg

Venue:  Turin-Stadio Communale

Attendance: 58,123

Referee: Dieter Pauly (West Germany)

Goalscorers: (Juventus): Antonio Cabrini 9^th 

 (Real Madrid): None

Penalty kick sequence:

(Real Madrid): Sanchez (saved), Butragueno, Valdano, Juanito

(Juventus): Brio (saved), Vignola, Manfredonia (saved), Favero (missed)

Lineups:

Juventus:

1-Stefano Tacconi, 2-Luciano Favero, 5-Sergio Brio, 6- Nicola Caricola, 3-Antonio Cabrini, 7-Massimo Mauro (13-Beniamino Vignola 106^th ), 10-Michel Platini (France), 4-Masimo Bonini, 8-Lionela Manfredonia, 9-Aldo Serena, 11-Michael Laudrup (Denmark) (14-Massimo Briaschi 79^th)

Coach: Rino Marchesi

Booked: Massimo Bonini, Nicola Caricola

Other Subs: 12-Luciano Bodini, 15-Ivano Bonetti, 16-Stefano Pioli

Team Captain: Antonio Cabrini

Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Kappa

Shirt Sponsor: Ariston

Uniform Colors: Black and White Vertical striped Shirts, White Shorts, White Socks

Real Madrid:

1-Francisco Buyo, 2-Miguel Chendo, 5-Manuel Sanchís, 4-Salguero, 3-Jose Antonio Camacho, 8-Michel, 10-Ricardo Gallego, 6-Rafael Gordillo (16-Juanito 115^th ) , 7-Emilio Butragueño, 9-Hugo Sánchez (Mexico), 11-Jorge Valdano (Argentina)

Coach: Leo Beenhakker (Holland)

Booked: Miguel Chendo, Manuel Sanchis, Jorge Valdano

Other Subs: 13-Agustin, 12-Mino, 14-Jesus Solana, 15-Carlos Santillana

Team Captain: Jose Antonio Camacho

Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Hummel

Shirt Sponsor:  Parmalat

Uniform Colors: Blue Shirts , Blue Shorts, Blue Socks

May 14, 1985-Hungary 0-Holland 1

May 14, 1985

Hungary 0-Holland 1

World Cup Qualifying-Group 5

Venue: Budapest - Nepstadion

Attendance: 80,000

Referee: Karl-Josef Assenmacher (West Germany)

Goalscorers: (Hungary): None

                    (Holand): Rob de Wit 69’

Lineups:

Hungary:

1-Péter Disztl (Videoton Sport Club- Székesfehérvár) [7 / 0] 

5-József Kardos (Újpesti Dózsa Sport Club- Budapest) [20 / 3] 

2-Sándor Sallai (Budapesti Honvéd Sport Egyesület) [24 / 0] 

3-Antal Róth (Pécsi Munkás Sport Club) [14 / 1] 

6-Imre Garaba (Budapesti Honvéd Sport Egyesület) [45 / 3] 

9-Antal Nagy (Budapesti Honvéd Sport Egyesület) [17 / 2]   (12-József Varga (Budapesti Honvéd Sport Egyesület) [28 / 1]  57^th)

10-Lajos Détári (Budapesti Honvéd Sport Egyesület) [9 / 2] 

4-Zoltán Péter (Zalaegerszegi Torna Egylet) [14 / 1] 

7-József  Kiprich (Tatabányai Bányász Sport Club) [7 / 2] 

8-Tibor Nyilasi  (Fußball Klub Austria Wien / Austria) [69 / 32]    

11-Márton Esterházy (AEK (Athlitiki Enosis Konstantinoupolis)- Athina / Greece) [18 / 6]   (15-Ferenc Mészáros (Pécsi Munkás Sport Club) [9 / 2]  71^st)

Coach: György Mezey       

Team Captain: Tibor Nyilasi

Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Adidas

Uniform Colors: Red Shirts, White Shorts, Green Socks

Photo From: Onze, Hors serie 26, 1986

(Hungary squad, Top, left to right: Peter Disztl, Zoltan Peter, Marton Esterhazy, Antal Nagy, Imre Garaba, Joszef Kardos, Bottom, left to right: Antal Roth, Lajos Detari, Jozsef  Kiprich, Sandor Sallai, Tibor Nyilasi, May 14, 1985, World Cup Qualifier, Hungary 0-Holland 1)

Photo From: Mondial, new series, issue 72, April 1986

(Hungary squad, Top, left to right: Peter Disztl, Zoltan Peter, Marton Esterhazy, Antal Nagy, Imre Garaba, Joszef Kardos, Bottom, left to right: Antal Roth, Lajos Detari, Jozsef  Kiprich, Sandor Sallai, Tibor Nyilasi, May 14, 1985, World Cup Qualifier, Hungary 0-Holland 1)

Holland:

1-Johannes Franciscus ‘Hans’ van Breukelen (Philips Sports Vereniging Eindhoven) [17 / 0] 

4-Michaël Antonius Bernardus ‘Michel’ van de Korput (Feyenoord Rotterdam) [21 / 0]

2-Huibertus Johannes Nicolaas ‘Ben’ Wijnstekers (Feyenoord Rotterdam) [33  / 1]

3-Adrianus Andreas ‘Adri’ van Tiggelen (Football Club Groningen) [5/ 0] 

5-Franklin Edmundo ‘Frank’ Rijkaard (Amsterdamse Football Club Ajax-Amsterdam) [13/ 2]    

6-Dirk Hendrikus ‘Dick’ Schoenaker (Amsterdamse Football Club Ajax-Amsterdam) [13/ 6]  

7-Antonius Johannes Jacobus ’Ton’ Lokhoff (Philips Sports Vereniging Eindhoven) [2 / 0] (15-Robert Leonardus ‘Rob’ de Wit (Amsterdamse Football Club Ajax-Amsterdam) [2/ 1]  46^th)

8-Wilhelmus Antonius ‘Willy’ van de Kerkhof  (Philips Sports Vereniging Eindhoven) [61 / 5]  (14-Ronald Koeman (Amsterdamse Football Club Ajax-Amsterdam) [8 / 1] 60^th )

10-Marcel ‘Marco’ van Basten (Amsterdamse Football Club Ajax-Amsterdam) [8 / 3]

9-Willem Cornelis Nicolaas ‘Wim’ Kieft (Sporting Club Pisa / Italy) [11 / 6]   

11-Simon Melkianus Tahamata (Feyenoord Rotterdam) [16 / 2]

Coach: Leo Beenhakker

Booked: Ben Wijnstekers 55, Rob de Wit 86, Wim Kieft 90

Other Subs:

Peter Boeve (Amsterdamse Football Club Ajax)  

Johannes Frederik ‘Joop’ Hiele (Feyenoord Rotterdam)

Hubertus ‘Huub’ Jozef Margaretha Stevens (Philips Sports Vereniging Eindhoven) 

Team Captain: Ben Wijnstekers

Official Kit Supplier/Designer: Adidas

Uniform Colors: White Shirts, Orange Shorts, White Socks

Photo From: Het Nederlands Elftal, De Histoire van Oranje, 1905-1989

(Holland squad, May 14, 1985, World Cup Qualifier, Hungary 0-Holland 1)

Notes:

-Match number 589 for Hungary and number 424 for Holland.

-This was the 9th meeting between the nations.

-The previous match between the nations, as well as the previous match on Dutch soil and Hungary’s previous victory on Dutch soil, was the first leg of this World Cup Qualifier at Rotterdam’s De Kuip Stadion on October 17, 1984 that Hungary won 2 to 1.

Hungary players: Kardos, Sallai, Roth, Garaba, Varga, Nagy, Nylasi, Detari, Esterhazy and Kiprich and Holland players: van Breukelen, Wijnstekers, Rijkaard, Willy van de Kerkhof, Kieft, van Basten, Hiele, Ronald Koeman and van Tiggelen were present that day (on the field and/or the substitutes bench).

Nylasi and Wijnestekers were the still the respective nations’ captains.

Hungary’s Varga and Kardos were booked in this match.

Wim Kieft scored for Holland and Lajos Detari and Marlon Esterhazy scored for Hungary.

Gyorgy Mezey still managed Hungary, but Holland’s Manager was Cornelius ‘Kees’ Rijvers.

Photo From: France Football, June 18, 1985, Issue 2045

(Team Captains Tibor Nyilasi and Ben Winestekers, May 14, 1985, World Cup Qualifier, Hungary 0-Holland 1)

-The previous match between the nations at the same venue, as well as Hungary’s last home win to date, was a UEFA European Championship Qualifier on May 10, 1967 that Hungary won 2 to 1.

-The next match between the nations at the same venue and Holland’s next victory, was a UEFA European Championship Qualifier on October 15, 1986 that Holland once again won 1 to 0.

Hungary players: Sallai, Kardos, Garaba, Roth and Esterhazy and Holland players: van Breukelen, Rijkaard, van Tiggelen, Ronald Koeman, Tahamata, van Basten and Hiele were present that day (on the field and/or the substitutes bench).

Marco van Basten scored Holland’s winning goal.

Imre Garaba captained Hungary for that match.

Photo From: Onze-Mondial, September 1986

(May 14, 1985, World Cup Qualifier, Hungary 0-Holland 1)

-The next match between the nations on Dutch soil and Holland’s next home victory, was a UEFA European Championship Qualifier at Rotterdam’s De Kuip Stadion on April 29, 1987 that Holland won 2 to 0.

Hungary players: Sallai, Kardos, Garaba, Peter, Detari and Kiprich and Holland players: van Breukelen, Rijkaard, van Tiggelen, Ronald Koeman, van Basten and Hiele were present that day (on the field and/or the substitutes bench).

Imre Garaba captained Hungary for that match.

Dutch goalkeeper Hans van Breukelen was most famously dropped as a starter for this match.

  

Photo From: Mondial, new series, issue 72, April 1986

(Joszef Kardos between Simon Tahamata and Willy van der Kerkhof, May 14, 1985, World Cup Qualifier, Hungary 0-Holland 1)

-Including this 1985 Match, Holland has won the past nine straight meetings between the Nations, the last taking place in 2013.

-The other two teams in this World cup Qualifying Group were Austria and Cyprus.

Photo From: Mondial, new series, issue 72, April 1986

(Tibor Nylasi, May 14, 1985, World Cup Qualifier, Hungary 0-Holland 1)

-Kees Rijvers had resigned as Holland manager in November 1984, after Holland had lost its first two World Cup Qualifiers vs. Hungary (at home) and Austria (sway).

Rinus Michels had been appointed as Holland Manager.

However, Leo Beenhakker was interim Coach while Rinus Michels was recovering from surgery.

Beenhakker also managed Holland during the 1990 World Cup and has also managed the Polish National team.

Rinus Michels’ first match back in charge would be exactly one year from this match (May 14, 1986, West Germany 3-Holland 1)

Photo From: Onze, Hors serie 26, 1986

(Joszef Kiprich, May 14, 1985, World Cup Qualifier, Hungary 0-Holland 1)

-The Dutch were missing Ernie Brandts, Erwin Koeman, Ruud Gullit, René van der Gijp, Michel Valke, Ronald Spelbos and Peter Houtman.

-The Hungarians had already qualified for the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, the previous month after defeating Austria at Vienna (April 17, 1985, World Cup Qualifier, Austria 0-Hungary 3).

Hungary had used the exact starting lineup as this match with Holland. This lineup was essentially their strongest squad.

They had won all five of their qualifiers. For them this was an inconsequential match. The Dutch and Austria were battling it out for the second place that would have earned a playoff spot.

This is the last time to date that Hungary has qualified for the World Cup.

Photo From: Onze, Hors serie 26, 1986

(Michel van de Korput and Lajos Detari, Simon Tahamata in the background, May 14, 1985, World Cup Qualifier, Hungary 0-Holland 1)

-Less than two weeks before, Holland had hosted Austria in Rotterdam (May 1, 1985, World Cup Qualifier, Holland 1-Austria 1).

Wim Kieft had scored Holland’s goal. Rob de Wit had made his International debut in that match.

-Hungary were missing the following players (though a number of these may have been substitutes for this match): Bela Bodonyi, Laszlo Szokolai, Joszef Andrusch, Ferenc Csongradi, Joszef Csuhay, Peter Hannich and Gyula Hajszan.

-Hungary were better in the first half and created many chances, Nylasi was guilty of missing many opportunities.

-The Dutch soaked up the pressure and started attacking in the second half.

-Rob de Wit came on as a substitute for Holland in the second half, replacing Ton Lokhoff. After Fifteen minutes into the second half, Ronald Koeman also came on for Holland replacing Willy van der Kerkhof.

-In the 69^th minute, both Dutch substitutes were instrumental in the winning goal. Ronald Koeman from the right side middle of the field sent in a long cross to de Wit on the left. De wit took the ball near the edge of the box and then suddenly dribbled through towards the goal and chipped Disztl.

- Ferenc Meszaros replaced Esterhazy just after Holland’s goal.

-Hungary attempted to reply and had chances, but Dutch goalkeeper Hans van Breukelen was outstanding.

Photo From: France Football, Issue 2044, June 11, 1985

(Tibor Nylasi, May 14, 1985, World Cup Qualifier, Hungary 0-Holland 1)

-Hans van Breukelen was praised for his many important saves.

In an Interview near the end of his career, Hans van Breukelen considered his best ever save was from this match. He tipped over an attempt from close range from Nylasi (Though he could not exactly remember for sure, it was him).

-With the win Holland won the Playoff spot and Austria were eliminated.

For the playoffs, the Dutch faced Belgium on October 16^th (0-1 Belgium win) and November 20^th (2-1 Holland win).  The Belgians qualified on away-goals rule.

For more detail see:

http://soccernostalgia.blogspot.com/2011/09/november-20-1985-holland-2-belgium-1.html

-Holland failed to qualify for the World Cup for the second straight time.

- Dutch Captain Ben Wijnestekers played his last match for Holland at the end of that year.

Dutchman Willy van de Kerkhof announced his international retirement after Holland failed to qualify for Mexico.

He was the last player from the 70s glory years to be still in the national team set up.

-Holland’s Willy van der Kerkhof and Dick Schoenaker and Hungary’s Tibor Nylasi were present in the 1978 World Cup.

-This match was Dick Schoenaker’s last for Holland.

-Hungary’s Peter Disztl became the starting goalkeeper from beginning of 1985, before that Joszef Andrusch of Honved was the starter.

With his club Videoton that season, he reached the Final of the UEFA Cup, but they lost to Real Madrid.

Peter Disztl also had a brother Laszlo, who was an International.

-Hungary’s Tibor Nylasi and Marlon Esterhazy and Holland’s Wim Kieft were the only foreign-based players on either side.

Photo From: France Football, May 21, 1985, Issue 2041

(May 14, 1985, World Cup Qualifier, Hungary 0-Holland 1)

-Hungary’s Jozsef Kiprich had a successful time in Dutch Soccer with Feyenoord.

-The entire Hungary lineup that day made the 1986 World Cup Finals squad with the exception of Ferenc Meszaros and most notably Captain Tibor Nyilasi.

He missed the tournament through injury. His last match for Hungary was in the 1985 calendar year.

-Ajax Amsterdam players : Frank Rijkaard, Dick Schoenaker, Rob de Wit, Ronald Koeman, Marco van Basten and Pete Boeve won the Dutch League title that season.

-Holland players : Hans van Breukelen, Adri van Tiggelen, Frank Rijkaard, Ronald Koeman, Marco van Basten, Wim Kieft and Joop Hiele were members of the Dutch squad that won the 1988 UEFA European Championships.

-Hungary’s Sallai, Garaba, Nagy, Varga and Detari were Champions that season in the Hungarian League with Honved.

-Hungary’s Lajos Detari had a spell in the Italian Serie A with Bologna (1990/91).

Holland’s van de Korput (Torino), Wim Kieft (Pisa, Torino), Frank Rijkaard (AC Milan) and Marco van Basten (AC Milan) also had spells in the Serie A.

-Both Wim Kieft (1982) and Marco van Basten (1986) won Europe’s Golden Shoe with Ajax.

-Michel van de Korput joined West German Bundesliga’s FC Koln the following season.

Hungary’s Detari also had a spell in the Bundesliga with Eintracht Frankfurt (1987/88).

-Hungary’s Detari and Esterhazy played in the Greek League. Deatri joined Olympiakos in 1988.

-Ronald Koeman (Barcelona) and Rijkaard (Real Zaragoza) played in the Spanish La Liga.

-Holland’s van Breukelen and Koeman won the Champions Cup with PSV Eindhoven in 1988. Koeman also triumphed with Barcelona in 1992.

Frank Rijkaard and Marco van Basten won the trophy with AC Milan in 1989 and 1990. Frank Rijkaard also triumphed with Ajax in 1995.

-Holland’s van Tiggelen (Anderlecht) and Tahamata (Standard Liege) have had spells in the Belgian league, as has Hungary’s Garaba (Charleroi).

-Simon Tahamta had recently returned from suspension. He was involved in the

Standard Liege-Waterschei scandal of 1984.

-Tahamata and Kieft were former Ajax players.

Koeman, Kieft (2 spells) and van Tiggelen were future PSV Eindhoven players.

-Wim Kieft (Bordeaux) and Imre Garaba (Rennes) have had a spell in the French League.

-Ronald Koeman and Leo Beenhakker have both managed Feyenoord Rotterdam.

Ronald Koeman and Huub Stevens have both managed PSV Eindhoven,

-Frank Rijkaard has managed his nation (1998/2000), as well as Saudi Arabia (2011/2013).

Match Reports:

World Soccer, June 1985 / France Football, May 21, 1985, Issue 2041 / Ria, Ria, Hungaria / Het Nederlands Elftal, De Histoire van Oranje, 1905-1989

Match Video / Highlights:

Football’s Quarrels and Feuds, Part Seven

1- Stephane Demol and Leo Clijsters, 1986-1991

Belgian International defenders Stephane Demol and Leo Clijsters had an ongoing feud as both were vying for the Libero position in the national Team. On the plane to Mexico for the 1986 World Cup, apparently Demol made a public jibe that Clijsters was only coming to carry everyone’s luggage.

Later on, the very first time that started a match together in the heart of defense with Clijsters as Libero and Demol as Stopper, Demol was overheard telling Clijsters that it was the last time he would be playing as Libero since he would replace him.

More often than not it was Clijsters that would start as the Libero.

Photo From: Foot Foot Magazine, May 1990

(Leo Clijsters)

Photo From: Foot Foot Magazine, May 1990

(Stephane Demol)

2- Mario Corso and Giovanni Ferrari, 1962/64

There were many who felt that Internazionale Milano defender Mario Corso was unjustly excluded from Italy’s 1962 World Cup Finals squad for Chile.

The player himself certainly held a grudge. During a Friendly between Inter and the Czechoslovakian National team in March 1964, Italy’s 1962 World Cup selectors Manager Giovanni Ferrari and Paolo Mazza (who made up the Technical Commission) were in the audience.

After scoring a goal, Mario Corso rushed towards the VIP stands and made an obscene gesture directed at them.

He was fined for his actions.

Photo From: 100 Anni del Campionato del Calcio

(Mario Corso)

Photo From: Calcio 2000, Issue 19, May 1999

(Giovanni Ferrari in his playing days)

3- Edgar Davids and Fabio Capello, 1997

When Fabio Capello returned to manage AC Milan in 1997, he sidelined Dutch midfielder Edgar Davids. The temperamental Davids made his displeasure very public. As a result Davids was transferred to Juventus in the November transfer window and found a new lease on life by helping them win the Scudetto.

Capello for his part explained to the media that Davids was a very difficult character. He claimed that he was so difficult that even his former Ajax Manager Louis van Gaal did not sign him for Barcelona like he was doing with his other players and urged the media to ask van Gaal.

Photo From: World Soccer, January 1999

(Edgar Davids)

Photo From: Onze-Mondial, Issue 131, December 1999

(Fabio Capello)

4- Hugo Sanchez and Leo Beenhakker, 1992

By the 1991/92 season, Mexican striker Hugo Sanchez was at his seventh season at Real Madrid. He had missed a lengthty part of the season due to injury.  When he was fit, Dutch Manager Leo Beenhakker felt he was not ready to start matches and sidelined him for some matches which angered the striker famous for his ego.

Sanchez grew angrier and verbally attacked the Management. Things deteriorated to such a point that he was axed from the team by Club President Ramon Mendoza and trasnfered back to Mexico at the conclusion of the season.

Photo From: World Soccer, Summer 2008

(Leo Beenhakker)

Photo From: Foot Magazine, March 1986

(Hugo Sanchez)

5- Stephem Keshi and Aad De Mos, 1990/91

Nigerian defender Stephen Keshi left Anderlecht at the end of the 1990/91 season because of his difficulties dealing with Dutch Manager Aad De Mos. He even said many felt had left the club because of the Manager.

Photo From: World Soccer, June 1989

(Aad De Mos)

Photo From: France Football, Issue 2375, October 15, 1991

(Stephen Keshi)