São Paulo defeats Real Madrid in 1969 Troféu Colombino final
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Last updated Aug 24, 2026
On August 24, 1969, São Paulo FC faced Real Madrid in the final of the Troféu Colombino in Huelva, Spain, emerging victorious with a score of 2-1. After conceding an early penalty to Francisco Gento, São Paulo equalized through Benê and later secured the win with a header from Babá. São Paulo played in an all-blue kit, a tribute to the local Recreativo de Huelva. This victory marked the club's championship in the traditional European preseason tournament.
- •São Paulo FC wins the 1969 Troféu Colombino final
- •Match held in Huelva, Spain
- •São Paulo played in blue kits as a tribute
- •Goals scored by Benê and Babá for São Paulo
- •Fernando Gento scored a penalty for Real Madrid
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — The 1969 Troféu Colombino
"On August 24, 1969, Tricolor defeated Real Madrid 2-1, with goals by Benê and Babá, and was crowned champion of the Troféu Colombino, a traditional European preseason competition. The most curious ...
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