The 1979 European Cup final, held on May 30 at the Olympiastadion in Munich, Germany, was a historic match between Nottingham Forest and Malmö FF. Nottingham Forest, an English club managed by the legendary Brian Clough, emerged victorious with a 1-0 win. The decisive goal was scored by Trevor Francis, who headed the ball into the net just before halftime, marking his debut in European competitions. This triumph was significant for Nottingham Forest as it secured their first European Cup title, capping off a remarkable rise from the second tier of English football to European champions in just three years.

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