40 years ago: Reds beat Real to secure third European Cup

On this day 40 years ago, Liverpool lifted their third European Cup by beating Real Madrid 1-0 in Paris.

Alan Kennedy was the unlikely hero as he netted an 81st-minute winner to see Bob Paisley's Reds become the first British club to win the competition three times.

Here, Liverpoolfc.com tells the story of the journey towards glory.

Route to the final

First Division winners the season before, Liverpool were paired with Finnish side Oulun Palloseura in the first round. The away leg ended 1-1 before Paisley's men recorded a 10-1 victory in the Anfield leg – a result that stands as the club's third-biggest victory in Europe.

Sir Alex Ferguson's Aberdeen were dispatched 5-0 on aggregate in round…