Due to the European achievement in 1963–64 season, Inter also debuted in the Intercontinental Cup facing off with Independiente. After two legs, the aggregate score resulted in a draw; the cup was awarded by a tie-breaker, in which Inter won 1–0 at extra time. On May 27, a year exactly from the previous win, Inter retained the European title by beating Benfica at the San Siro: Jair was the scorer.