Copa memories: Beating FC Barcelona in 1954

Valencia CF's third Copa honour came in 1954, against this weekend's opponents. They beat FC Barcelona 3-0 at Chamartín, having eliminated strong sides Real Sociedad and Sevilla FC along the way.

Photo: 1954 Copa starting lineup (EFE).

An emblematic image from the time is of goalkeeper Quique on top of the crossbar at the end of the game, celebrating the victory.

Valencia CF had been the better side from the moment that Fuertes opened the scoring on 13 minutes. Two further goals would follow, through Badenes and a second strike from Fuertes.

Photo: A save by Quique in the final at Chamartín (EFE).

The match reports of the time acknowledged Valencia CF's superiority on an individual and collective basis, singling out the threat offered by Puchades and Pasieguito as particularly potent.

Match details

VALENCIA CF: Quique, Quincoces II, Monzó, Sócrates, Pasieguito, Puchades, Mañó, Fuertes, Badenes, Buqué and Seguí.

FC BARCELONA: Velasco, Seguer, Biosca, Segarra, Flotats, Bosch, Basora, Suárez, César, Moreno and Manchón

Goals: 1-0, min. 13: Fuertes. 2-0, min. 57: Badenes. 3-0, min. 60: Fuertes.

Referee: José González Echeverría

Photo: Valencia CF captain Monzó receiving the Copa (EFE).