Hungarians Videoton were dealt with in round one, setting up a meeting with RFC de Liege who had eliminated Icelandic side ÍA.
A goalless draw at Easter Road was best remembered for Keith Houchen winning, and missing a penalty kick. As a result, Hibs travelled to Belgium backed by a large travelling support keen to cheer the side into round three.
At the Stade Vélodrome de Rocourt, 90 minutes passed without any goals albeit both teams had chances. Midway through extra time, Jean-François De Sart beat Andy Goram with a wonderstrike from all of 40 yards. It was to be the only goal of the game.
Liege reached the quarter-finals where they lost to Werder Bremen, and De Sart would knock out Hibs again with new club Anderlecht three years later.
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. 18/10/89 UEFA CUP 1ST ROUND 1ST LEG HIBS V STANDARD LIEGE (1-0) EASTER ROAD - EDINBURGH Hibs' John Collins (right) in action
John Collins in action against RFC Liege Photo: SNS Group
. RC de Liege
The RFC de Liege team photo from the 1989/90 season. Players included Belgian internationalist Jean-Francois de Sart and Danny Boffin, both of whom would face Hibs with Anderlecht in 1992 Photo: Contributed
9. Anticipation
Hibs fans anxiously watch on in Belgium as they will their team to find a vital away goal Photo: Joe Steele
10. Collins in action
John Collins tries his luck in the second leg as Hibs seek a vital away goal Photo: Joe Steele
11. Miller Time
Boss Alex Miller gives his half-time team-talk on the pitch as he attempts to inspire his side to victory Photo: Joe Steele
12. Time for home
One Hibs fan catches up on sleep as supporters begin to make their way back to Edinburgh Photo: Joe Steele