UEFA Champions League: 4 most controversial finals of all time

#3 Real Madrid vs Fiorentina - 1957 European Cup final

This Real Madrid team controversially won the European Cup in 1957

Real Madrid were playing to defend their crown against Italian side Fiorentina at their home turf, Santiago Bernabeu. Over 100,000 people thronged the stadium to watch their team play in the final of the newly formed competition.

Madrid had won the previous year and repeated the feat as second half goals from Alfredo Di Stefano and Gento helped Real to their second European trophy.

But the victory was not all sweet and happy for Real Madrid as the first goal, which was scored by Di Stefano through a spot kick, was a controversial one. Madrid forward Enrique Mateos was judged offside by the linesman in the build up to the foul but referee Leo Horn decided to ignore the flag and award Real Madrid a penalty in the 69th minute.

It is also reported that the foul was committed outside the penalty area and many suspected foul play from General Franco - Spain's dictator at that time to help his favourite team, Real Madrid.