 The opposition in the semi-finals were Scottish champions Dundee United. The first leg was held at Dundee United's home ground, Tannadice Park. Dundee United won the match 2 – 0, meaning that Roma had to win by three clear goals to progress to the final. Roma did indeed score three goals to win the tie 3 – 0 and progress to the final, by virtue of a 3 – 2 aggregate victory. In 1986, Roma president Dino Viola was banned by UEFA for bribing referee Michel Vautrot with £ 50,000 before the match, something his son later admitted to happening
