In pictures: Packed Pittodrie celebrates the Gothenburg Greats

The 40th anniversary celebrations of Aberdeen’s European Cup Winners’ Cup success continued at Pittodrie on Saturday.

The members of the Aberdeen team who defeated Real Madrid in the final in Sweden in 1983 were awarded the Freedom of the City in a ceremony on Friday.

The Gothenburg Greats were back at Pittodrie on Saturday where a commemorative plaque was unveiled near the entrance of the Main Stand before Aberdeen’s match against Hibernian to honour their achievement.

The Dons legends were also on the pitch before the game and they received a huge ovation from a sold-out Pittodrie.

Willie Miller, captain of the 1983 team, carried the European Cup Winners’ Cup trophy on to the pitch.

A banner that read ‘Heroes’ and had an image of the Gothenburg Greats was held up in front of the Red Shed, while supporters in the Richard Donald Stand held up red and white placards to spell out 1983.

Unfortunately the class of 2023 were unable to mark the occasion with a victory – drawing 0-0 with Hibs with Dons goalkeeper Kelle Roos saving a late penalty to prevent the Easter Road side leaving Pittodrie with all three points.

Here are the best pictures from the Gothenburg celebrations.