1961 Intercontinental Cup

The 1961 Intercontinental Cup was a football match between Peñarol, winners of the 1961 Copa Libertadores, and 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.

1961 Intercontinental Cup

The 1961 Intercontinental Cup was a football match between Peñarol, winners of the 1961 Copa Libertadores, and 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.