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1. Hibs were the first team from the UK to play in the European Champions Cup, but only took part by special invitation. Which team were reigning Scottish champions in 1955, and therefore felt they should have been included?
2. Hibernian`s first ever European tie was against which German club?
3. Hibernian`s inaugural European run took them all the way to the Semi-finals where they lost to which team?
4. Hibs upset which famous Spanish club in the Fairs Cup of 1960/61?
5. Hibs first European meeting with English oppositon was in the Fairs Cup of season 1967/68. Who were their opponents?
6. Which Hibs player scored hat-tricks in consecutive rounds of the 1972/73 Cup-Winners Cup?
7. Season 1973/74 saw a second round heartache for Hibs, as they lost narrowly to Leeds United. What was the outcome of the tie?
8. Hibs scored a 1-0 1st leg win over Liverpool in the 1st round of the 1975/76 UEFA Cup. Who scored the only goal of the game?
9. Hibs made their 1st European appearnace for 11 seasons in the 1989/90 UEFA Cup, and celebrated with a 4-0 aggregate win over which Hungarian club?
10. Hibernian were beaten in the first round of the 2001/02 UEFA Cup by which Greek club?
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