GALLERY: 1982 European Cup Final

Aston Villa toppled German giants Bayern Munich to win the European Cup on May 26, 1982. 

A fiercely competitive game in Rotterdam was not short on drama, with Villa's goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer having to be subbed for Nigel Spink after only nine minutes.

But Tony Barton's side showed immense character and quality to shrug off that setback and win the biggest prize in European football through Peter Withe's second half goal.

Here are the best pictures from the club's most famous night...