1961 Intercontinental Cup
The 1961 Intercontinental Cup was a football match between Uruguayan club Peñarol, winners of the 1961 Copa Libertadores, and Portuguese club Benfica, winners of the 1960–61 European Cup. Peñarol won the Intercontinental Cup for the first time.

A play-off was needed due to the rules at the time that awarded 2 points for each victory and both teams having won one game each.

Qualified teams

Match details

First leg

Second leg

Play-off 

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See also
1960–61 European Cup
1961 Copa Libertadores
S.L. Benfica in international football

References

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