VIDEO: Watch highlights from Celtic's European Cup victory in Lisbon, 50 years ago today

50 YEARS ago today, Celtic’s famous Lisbon Lions lifted the European Cup.

Under the management of Jock Stein, their 2-1 victory over Inter Milan meant that the Hoops became the first British team to win the trophy.

Celtic's goalkeeper, Ronnie Simpson, jumps to catch a high ball from Inter Milan (Central Press/Getty Images) — Celtic’s goalkeeper, Ronnie Simpson, jumps to catch a high ball from Inter Milan (Central Press/Getty Images)

Remarkably, all of Celtic’s players were born within 30 miles of Glasgow.

Inter Milan opened the scoring in the match after seven minutes, when Sandro Mazzola netted a penalty.

The Celtic team line up before the match (Central Press/Getty Images)

But Celtic equalised through Tommy Gemmell, and Stevie Chalmers scored the winner on a night that is considered the greatest in Celtic history.

The European Cup is paraded at Parkhead after Celtic's victory over Inter Milan — The European Cup is paraded at Parkhead after Celtic’s victory over Inter Milan

The team

Ronnie Simpson (Goalkeeper)
Jim Craig (Right back)
Tommy Gemmell (Left back)
Bobby Murdoch (Right half)
Billy McNeill (Captain, Centre half)
John Clark (Centre half)
Jimmy Johnstone (Outside right)
Willie Wallace (Centre forward)
Stevie Chalmers (Centre forward)
Bertie Auld (Left half)
Bobby Lennox (Outside left)
John Fallon (substitute Goalkeeper, not used)
Jock Stein (Manager)
Sean Fallon (Assistant Manager)
Neil Mochan (Coach/Trainer)