Copa Memories: 1979

Valencia CF's 1979 Copa del Rey win came at the Vicente Calderón against LaLiga champions Real Madrid, and thanks to two goals from an inspired Mario Kempes.

Photo: Kempes during the game (EFE).

The opening goal was scored 24 minutes in, as Kempes latched onto a long ball down the left and cut inside, beating the goalkeeper with a well placed shot from inside the box.

Real Madrid would have a chance to equalise from the penalty spot when Ricardo Arias was adjudged to have brought down Vitoria, but Wolf hit his strike against the right post.

Photo: Real Madrid struck the post from a penalty (EFE).

Valencia CF would double their lead just one minute before the final whistle, with Kempes breaking forward, the goalkeeper blocking his initial effort and the Argentine slotting home the rebound to make it 2-0.

A great celebration followed, with twice the motive for Arias: His daughter Irene was born during the cup final. A huge reception was given to the players in Valencia