 The fourth @-@ place finish meant Ipswich qualified for the 1973 – 74 UEFA Cup . In the first round , they were drawn against six @-@ time European champions Real Madrid . Following a 1 – 0 victory at Portman Road , Ipswich needed to defend their slim lead . Ipswich captain Mick Mills was reported in the Spanish press suggesting that " El Real no es invincible " ( " Real are not invincible " ) and a 0 – 0 draw at the Bernabéu secured Ipswich 's shock passage into the second round . The club fell at the quarter final stage but fourth place in the league enabled Ipswich to return to the tournament in the following season . 
