1978–79 UEFA Cup
The UEFA Cup 1978/79 was the eighth edition of the competition and was won by Borussia Moenchengladbach. Thus, the team was successful in the third finals for the second time after 1974/75.
Mode
A total of six rounds were played in home and away matches. In Torgleichstand an extension decided the number of away goals scored, then finally only the penalty shootout.