🎥 OTD 1982: Morley magic seals historic European victory for Aston Villa

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Alex Waite·7 April 2025

🎥 OTD 1982: Morley magic seals historic European victory for Aston Villa

Aston Villa had high hopes in the 1982 European Cup after winning the 1981 Division One title.

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The Villans brushed aside the likes of Valur, Dynamo Berlin, and Dynamo Kyiv in the early rounds to set up a tough test against Belgian giants Anderlecht in the semi-final.

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It was a cagey two-legged affair, which the Villans eventually edged 1-0 on aggregate, but Tony Morley's exquisite first touch and prolific finish at Villa Park provided the decisive moment.

A vital goal from Tony Morley 🙌 #OnThisDay in 1982, a 1-0 semi-final win in the first leg against Anderlecht on our way to European Cup glory 🏆
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Tony Barton's Villa went on to cinch the 1982 European Cup title with another 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the final.

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