The Gothenburg Greats' historic achievement will never be forgotten, with Aberdeen's heroic triumph over Real Madrid in the European Cup Winners' Cup an iconic moment in Scottish football history.
Sir Alex Ferguson's men did the unthinkable on May 11, 1983 by defeating the Spanish giants in the final after John Hewitt's extra-time header and Eric Black's first-half strike sealed silverware in the pouring rain in Sweden.
Later that year, the Dons added the Super Cup to their collection with a win against European Cup holders Hamburg over two legs to become the only Scottish side to date to have two European stars on their badge.
In May 2023, members of the squad and coaching staff gathered at Pittodrie to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the club's finest hour, where each member of the playing squad was granted with the Freedom of Aberdeen.
A special tribute was also paid to their former midfielder Neale Cooper, who tragically passed away back in 2018, writes the Daily Record.
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No one has beaten Real Madrid in a European final since that night, and now that famous team have been presented with a very unique gift to go along with their winner's medal.
In a classy gesture, each member of the Gothenburg Greats now have a specially-designed 'commentary chart' gifted to them by renowned commentator Clive Tyldesley.
The Englishman has delivered a version of what his notes would have looked like had he been on duty at the Ullevi Stadium that night back in 1983.
Also attached was a touching letter, and ex Dons midfield general Neil Simpson took to social media to share images of the gift as well as thanking Tyldesley.
He wrote in his post on X: "Thanks to @CliveTyldesley for a wonderful gift. Much appreciated. Will have pride of place on the mantelpiece."
Tyldesley's letter reads: "There must be times when it all seems like a fairytale now.
"Aberdeen overcoming Bayern Munich on the way to a major European final, then beating Real Madrid in Gothenburg. It really happened.
"Sir Alex Ferguson's 8-year spell as Aberdeen manager changed the old order in Scottish football and brought some of the giants of the continental game to Pittodrie.
John Hewitt's goal against Real Madrid wrote the Reds into European football history
John Hewitt's goal against Real Madrid wrote the Reds into European football history (Image: Bob Thomas Sports Photography via Getty Images)
"Breaking the hold of the Old Firm to win 3 titles in 6 seasons threw open the door to Europe and on a rainy night in Sweden Fergie's team of granite souls came, saw and conquered the most famous name of all.
"John Hewitt, a wide-eyed Aberdeen ball-boy in his youth, wrote one of the great local hero's stories. At the tender age of 20 he scored winning goals against both Bayern and Real from the bench.
"The iconic extra-time header that won the final from Mark McGhee's cross was worthy of deciding any football match.
"Alfredo di Stefano, the legendary Real manager, paid tribute to Aberdeen's "soul and team spirit built in a family tradition" but this was a family graced by rich talent and athleticism too.
"10 days after Gothenburg, they won the Scottish Cup final too. Later that year, they beat Hamburg to win the European Super Cup. The following season, Aberdeen returned to the Cup Winners' Cup semi-finals.
"They are the most recent Scottish club to lift a European trophy, they might be the last.
"This chart is what the '83 final might have looked like from where the television commentator was sitting. These reproductions of the research notes that I compile for big live games are unique to each of us.
"We all prepare a little differently. There is no right or wrong way. This is my way.
Clive Tyldesley poses with a framed copy of his unique commentary notes written for a match
Clive Tyldesley poses with a framed copy of his unique commentary notes written for a match (Image: Tom Jenkins/Getty Images)
"I made my radio commentary debut in 1976 and I've hand-written a chart like this for every match that I've covered since then. Names and title information are written in black, player and match data in blue, ages in green and scoring statistics in red.
"I write the charts with standard biros and file them all away for future reference after each match.
"All the abbreviated words and accompanying stats may not make much sense to anyone but me, but they are personal prompts for information that I hope I've deposited in my thick skull during the prep process.
"This is what my safety net looks like when I step onto the high wire of live commentary to millions of viewers.
"We started up 'Commentary Charts' with authentic reproductions of original prep notes from memorable matches I worked on for ITV, but we soon began to receive requests from fans to compile impressions of my charts for other iconic games played by their team.
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"When like this one - that game is one that I didn't work at myself, I have carried out retrospective research as if I were commentating tomorrow.
"It is an unusual memento because it is a screen shot of the occasion at kick-off and tells nothing of the events and dramas that followed. You will have your own personal memories of those. Hopefully, they will all come flooding back to you each time you look at my chart.
"The players listed in the left-hand column were all made Freemen of Aberdeen in 2023 at a ceremony during which they remembered their much-loved late colleague Neale Cooper.
"None of the Gothenburg Greats will ever be forgotten."