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When Europe's elite came to play Hibs at Easter Road

Skim through a list of Hibs’ continental opposition between the 1960s and 1980s and it reads like a who’s who of European football.
By Patrick McPartlin
Published 18th Mar 2021, 19:30 GMT

Barcelona, Juventus, Porto, Liverpool, Schalke, Feyenoord, and Hajduk Split all visited Easter Road for UEFA Cup, Fairs Cup, Cup Winners’ Cup, or friendly action.

While precious few photos survive of many of these encounters, the Evening News photographers were on hand to capture snapshots of these illustrious jousts with Europe’s elite.

How many of these matches do you remember attending?

How many of these matches do you remember attending?

Tony Higgins scores against Norrkoping of Sweden in the UEFA Cup first round in 1978. Hibs ran out 3-2 winners

13. Norrkoping, UEFA Cup, 1978

Tony Higgins scores against Norrkoping of Sweden in the UEFA Cup first round in 1978. Hibs ran out 3-2 winners Photo: Hamish Campbell

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This friendly match was arranged as a practice game for the UEFA Cup, assuming Hibs qualified (which they didn't). Hibs ran out 4-2 winners against a decent Dutch side but lost 4-0 at the weekend against Aberdeen at Pittodrie. Steve Cowan, picture, scored twice

14. Feyenoord, friendly, 1985

This friendly match was arranged as a practice game for the UEFA Cup, assuming Hibs qualified (which they didn't). Hibs ran out 4-2 winners against a decent Dutch side but lost 4-0 at the weekend against Aberdeen at Pittodrie. Steve Cowan, picture, scored twice Photo: Hamish Campbell

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After knocking out Videoton in the first round, Hibs were drawn against RFC Liège of Belgium. The Belgians advanced with an extra-time goal after two goalless draws in Edinburgh and Liège. Keith Houchen attempts to win the ball at Easter Road.

15. RFC Liège, UEFA Cup, 1989

After knocking out Videoton in the first round, Hibs were drawn against RFC Liège of Belgium. The Belgians advanced with an extra-time goal after two goalless draws in Edinburgh and Liège. Keith Houchen attempts to win the ball at Easter Road. Photo: Alan Ledgerwood

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