 Liverpool gained entry to the competition by winning the 1982 – 83 Football League, entering as English champions. Their opponents in the first round were Danish champions Odense. The first leg in Denmark at the Odense Stadium was won 1 – 0 by Liverpool. A 5 – 0 victory in the second leg at their home ground Anfield ensured they won the tie 6 – 0 on aggregate.
