It was high, and only . UEFA Champions League - The 1999 Champions League final 20 years on: most dramatic ever? 2015Template:. His right-footed snap-shot was weak and poorly struck, but it went straight to Sheringham, who swiped at the shot with his right foot, and nestled the ball in the bottom corner of the net. [87], Assistant referees:[54] 1993Template:, [74] Babbel was originally intended to play a man-marking role on Giggs, with his defensive abilities earning him selection ahead of the more attack-minded Thomas Strunz;[71] however, this was nullified by Giggs' selection on the right wing, where he would play against Tarnat. Use of UEFA.com signifies your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. |align=left|Template:Flagicon Dynamo Kyiv But for Clive Tyldesley as much as Manchester United, the night of May 26, 1999 was about seizing unexpected chances and turning them into memories. United put together an attack when, after a healthy period of possession, Giggs sent in a cross towards Jesper Blomqvist who could only knock the ball over the bar after a desperate stretch. 1988Template:, Less than 30seconds after the subsequent kick-off, United forced another corner, but Schmeichel stayed in his penalty area this time under instruction from Alex Ferguson. |bgcolor=#c1e0ff|Quarter-finals 1962-63Template:, Manchester United wore their traditional red shirts, while Bayern Munich donned their grey and burgundy Champions League kit. [42] The selection process had begun more than four months earlier, in May 1998, when FC Barcelona submitted the Camp Nou as a contender to host the match in recognition of the club's centenary year. Here are the top scorers for each UEFA Champions League tournament since the new format was adopted in 1992-93. [106] After the treble was secured, much debate arose among English football fans as to whether the 1999 Manchester United team was the greatest club side ever, alongside past European Cup-winning teams. With the game seemingly drifting away from the English side, Ferguson introduced striker Ole Gunnar Solskjr with ten minutes remaining. The remaining third was divided between fans of FC Barcelona (around 7,500 tickets), UEFA, and competition sponsors. Fourth official:[54] [76] Another chance for Basler prompted Ferguson to bring on Sheringham. If two or more clubs are level on points, alphabetical order is applied based on full club names until teams have played each other twice, at which point the competition regulations are applied. In the post-match interview, Ferguson produced his now legendary summary of the game: "Football; bloody hell" The final also signalled Peter Schmeichel's last ever game for Manchester United after eight years of service. Cleared Giggs with the shot Sheringham! [62] Captain Roy Keane and midfielder Paul Scholes both missed out on the final due to suspension; manager Alex Ferguson had originally considered selecting Giggs to join Nicky Butt in central midfield, but ultimately picked David Beckham as a player who could help the team control possession in the middle of the pitch,[52] with Giggs on the right wing and Jesper Blomqvist starting on the left. 1960Template:, Fellow striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, back up goalkeeper Raimond Van Der Gouw, defenders David May, Phil Neville and Wes Brown and midfielder Jonathan Greening were also on the bench. UNITED 2-1 BAYERN: #UCL 1999 FINAL FLASHBACK - YouTube 0:00 / 9:57 MAN. [58] The opening ceremony featured inflatable versions of some of Barcelona's most recognisable landmarks,[59] as well as flag-bearers waving flags of the crests of the participating teams. 1990-91Template:, 2010Template:, Babbel was originally intended to play a man-marking role on Ryan Giggs, with his defensive abilities earning him selection ahead of the more attack-minded Thomas Strunz; however, this was nullified by Giggs' selection on the right wing, where he would play against Tarnat. Manchester United captain Roy Keane and midfielder Paul Scholes both missed out on the final due to suspension, resulting in David Beckham joining Nicky Butt in centre midfield, Ryan Giggs to the right wing and Jesper Blomqvist starting on the left. [122] Ferguson returned to manage the side, six years after his retirement from full-time management, joined by his 1999 assistant Steve McClaren and former club captain Bryan Robson as head coach. Injury time goals from Manchester United's Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjr cancelled out Mario Basler's early goal for Bayern to give Manchester United a 21 win. No use for commercial purposes may be made of such trademarks. Serginho blazed over before Jerzy Dudek denied Pirlo and, decisively, Andriy Shevchenko to complete Liverpool's Lazarus act. Steve McManaman, Real Madrid midfielder 1999-2003: . Drogba, with the last kick of his first spell at Chelsea, took the trophy to Stamford Bridge for the first and, so far, only time. On May 26, 1999, Manchester United produced arguably their most famous night as they won the Champions League by beating Bayern Munich 2-1. Cole once again found himself with a chance in the Bayern box, but goalkeeper Kahn hurried out of his goal to punch the ball to safety. A minute later, Bayern missed a chance to secure the trophy when an overhead kick from Jancker came off the crossbar. [56], Before kick-off, opera singer Montserrat Caball moving around the field on the back of a golf cart[57] performed a live version of "Barcelona", a song she recorded with the late Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury in 1987, accompanied by a recording of Mercury on the stadium's electronic screen. Schmeichel, in his own penalty area, cartwheeled with glee. Prior to kick-off, opera singer Montserrat Caball moving around the field on the back of a golf cart performed "Barcelona" live, accompanied by a recording of the late rock singer Freddie Mercury, which appeared on the stadium's electronic screen. But in a blink of an eye, United scored two quick goals, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. The goal was timed at 36 seconds into injury time. [37], United again came up against Italian opposition in the semi-finals, facing Juventus, who had beaten Greek side Olympiacos in the quarters, and Bayern were drawn against Ukrainian side Dynamo Kyiv, who beat reigning champions Real Madrid to reach the semis. The 1999 Champions League final saw the two best sides in Europe play in a final that will be remembered forever. 1956Template:, 1999Template:, [28] With Bayern beating Brndby 20 at home, the German side moved onto 10 points and took top spot in the group going into the final round of matches, one point ahead of United. Bayern raced into the lead after six minutes when Mario Basler deceived Peter Schmeichel from a free kick just outside the box. 1967-68Template:, Diego Simeone's men were crestfallen and Madrid's new generation of Galcticos did the rest. [76] A minute later, Bayern missed a chance to secure the trophy, when an overhead kick from Jancker came off the crossbar. He had only refereed eight Champions League matches before the 1999 final, three of which came in the group stage earlier in the season, including the match between Barcelona and Bayern Munich at the Camp Nou on 4 November 1998; however, he had also taken charge of four matches at the 1996 Summer Olympics, including the final between Nigeria and Argentina, and two group stage matches at the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Bayern were also playing for a Treble of their own, having already won the Bundesliga and earned a spot in the German Cup final; however, Bayern went on to lose in the final. [76] Hitzfeld responded with a substitution of his own, bringing on Mehmet Scholl, who immediately set up Effenberg for a long-range shot that went narrowly wide. By then, the stadium's capacity had been increased to over 120,000. After beating Inter Milan in the quarter-finals, Manchester United beat another Italian side, Juventus, in the semis to reach the final; meanwhile, Bayern beat fellow Germans Kaiserslautern in the quarter-finals, before overcoming Ukrainian side Dynamo Kyiv in the semis. [122] The Bayern squad featured six players who appeared in the 1999 final Babbel, Kuffour, Effenberg, Matthus, Jancker and Fink as well as striker lber, who missed the original match through injury. Solskjr reacted fastest, shot out a foot and poked the ball into the roof of the Bayern goal for United to take the lead. Despite the bad start, United began to dominate possession but failed to create any clear cut chances despite David Beckham's tireless running. [61] They stayed in the Meli Gran hotel in the town of Sitges, about 20 miles (32 kilometres) down the coast south-west of Barcelona. Claudio Puglisi (Italy) Can you name Real Madrid's XI from their CL win vs Barcelona in 2002? "As Giggsy struck the ball from there, and it was coming past me, I can remember the Bayern defender coming off the line past me and pushing up, putting his hand up in the air for offside. As the game crept into the last five minutes, United's two substitutes forced Kahn into more saves, firstly through a Sheringham volley and then from another Solskjr header. |Agg. The 1999 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Final was a football match between Mallorca of Spain and Lazio of Italy played on 19 May 1999 at Villa Park, Birmingham, England.It was the final match of the 1998-99 season of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup and the culmination of the competition before it was absorbed into the UEFA Cup1998-99 season of the UEFA Cup Winners |11 (A) 1975Template:, [99][100], Bayern president Franz Beckenbauer recognised that it was a loss of concentration in the last few minutes that led to his side's defeat: "That was the cruellest defeat possible because victory was so close. 2008Template:, Petr ech then took centre stage, first denying ex-Blues winger Arjen Robben from the penalty spot in extra time, then saving from Ivica Oli and Bastian Schweinsteiger in the shoot-out. Bayern Munich's fans, meanwhile, created a mosaic of the name of their team with thousands of coloured cards. Template:Flagicon Fiorenzo Treossi (Italy). Samuel Kuffour broke out in tears after the game, beating the floor in despair, and even the giant Carsten Jancker had collapsed in anguish. Both first legs finished as draws; Giggs scored in injury time to secure a 11 home draw for Manchester United after Antonio Conte had put Juventus ahead midway through the first half,[38] while Bayern also had to come from behind to draw 33 in Kyiv. Although it was the second Champions League season to feature clubs that had not won their national leagues the previous season, Manchester United and Bayern Munich were the first such clubs to reach the final of the competition. Also on the bench were fellow striker Ole Gunnar Solskjr, back-up goalkeeper Raimond van der Gouw, defenders David May, Phil Neville and Wes Brown, and midfielder Jonathan Greening. The duo missed out on the final due to suspension. Bayern coach Ottmar Hitzfeld announced his team's line-up for the final two full days ahead of the match. [15], Manchester United received 2million in prize money from UEFA for winning the competition, on top of the 10million they had already won just for reaching the final; by comparison, Bayern Munich received 1.6million for finishing as runners-up. 2000Template:, Name on the trophy! Solskjr reacted fastest, stuck out a foot and poked the ball into the roof of the Bayern goal for United to take the lead with just 43 seconds of the three minutes of injury time to play. [39] A single goal from Basler proved the difference between Bayern and Dynamo in the second leg, giving the Germans a 43 aggregate win. 'Who put the ball in the Germans' net? The 1999 UEFA Champions League Final was a football match that took place on Wednesday, 26 May 1999. The Bayern defence was anchored around sweeper Lothar Matthus, who played behind Thomas Linke and Ghana international Samuel Kuffour the only non-German in the Bayern side (by comparison, Manchester United had four Englishmen, one Welshman and one Irishman in their team). was manager Sir Alex Ferguson's pithy summary of a remarkable evening in Barcelona. 2012-13Template:, Collina was promoted to the FIFA International Referees list in 1995, and took charge of his first UEFA Cup matches in the 199596 season. Bayern had taken the lead in the sixth minute, courtesy Mario Basler's free-kick. Gennaro Mazzei (Italy) [12] They had finished second behind Arsenal in the 199798 FA Premier League,[108] but had qualified through UEFA's expanded 24-team format, which had been introduced a season earlier. In the ensuing panic, the Bavarians failed to clear the lines properly and Giggs hit a right-foot volley that was diverted into the net by Sheringham for the equaliser. 2011Template:, [7] They had also finished as runners-up twice: in 1982 against Aston Villa[8] and 1987 against Porto. The Red Devils defeated the Bavarians at the Camp Nou in Barcelona and completed. Matthus later commented that "it was not the best team that won but the luckiest". Manchester United were drawn against Polish champions KS d and won 20 on aggregate, goals from Ryan Giggs and Andy Cole in the first leg at Old Trafford giving them the victory. 30 minutes of golden goal extra time if necessary. 1957-58Template:, The official licensed stores are operated by 3rd party commercial partners appointed under license by UEFA. Thomas Mller headed them into an 83rd-minute lead but, just as Bayern was preparing to celebrate, Didier Drogba levelled for a Chelsea team that had proved incredibly resilient during the knockout rounds. "That was one of my strengths as well to know that I can come on and make a difference. 1970-71Template:, Submit . [76][77] Scholl then almost scored from a delicate 20-yard chip after a run from Basler, but the ball bounced back off the post and into Schmeichel's arms. Collina was promoted to the FIFA International Referees list in 1995, and took charge of his first UEFA Cup matches in the 199596 season. "There was a cross from David Beckham and I was very close to the goal but I misjudged it a little bit and had to throw myself," said the Swede. Manchester United came into the final knowing that the Champions. Bayern coach Ottmar Hitzfeld announced his team's line-up for the final two full days ahead of the match. [120], On 26 May 2019, Manchester United hosted a reunion match at Old Trafford against a Bayern Munich Legends team to mark the 20th anniversary of winning the treble and to raise money for the Manchester United Foundation. The duo missed out on the final due to suspension. An overhead kick by Jancker bounced back off the bar as fortune was smiling on the Reds when we needed it most. That proved the turning point. [10] Their manager then was Matt Busby, who had been seriously injured 10 years earlier in the Munich air disaster, which killed eight of his players on the way back from a European Cup tie in Belgrade, before rebuilding the team to become European Cup winners. The opening ceremony featured inflatable versions of some of Barcelona's most recognisable landmarks, as well as flag-bearers waving flags of the crests of the participating teams. Final of the 199899 edition of the UEFA Champions League, Independent Manchester United Supporters Association, FC Bayern Munich in international football competitions, Manchester United F.C. The climax of the game was voted as the fourth-greatest sporting moment ever by Channel 4 viewers in a poll in early 2002. A scene from the dressing room after the heroic comeback against Bayern Munich. Template:Fb cl2 team Beckham flighted the corner in just over Schmeichel's head, Yorke put the ball back towards the crowded area, and after Fink failed to clear sufficiently, the ball arrived at the feet of Giggs on the edge of the area. 1956-57Template:, 1971-72Template:, 1998Template:, Both teams were also playing for the Treble; in addition to their league win, Manchester United had beaten Newcastle United in the 1999 FA Cup Final on 22 May to claim the Double, while Bayern were due to play Werder Bremen in the 1999 DFB-Pokal Final on 12 June. The Bayern defence remained strong and well organised, as Andy Cole found out when his close-range effort was quickly closed down by three defenders. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals why he could not sleep on the eve of his Nou Camp heroics in 1999. #football #viral #highlights #championsleague #like #youtube #youtubeshorts #ytshorts #manchesterunited #bayenmunich #olegunnarsolskjaer #iconic #siralexferg. Manchester United defeated Bayern Munich 2-1 on this day, 26 May, in 1999, but that scoreline does not even begin to tell the story of one of our most famous matches of all time. |20 (H) 1979-80Template:, 1968Template:, After becoming the first manager to achieve this honour, Alex Ferguson received a knighthood on 12 June 1999 in recognition of his services to the game of football. 1978Template:, As half time approached, United winger Ryan Giggs, playing out of position on the right, sent a weak header towards Kahn from a Cole cross, but that was as close as they were to come to a goal in the first half. You have to feel this is their year. The match was played at Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, to determine the winner of the 1998-99 UEFA Champions League. |Agg. [76] Basler was proving to be Bayern's most dangerous player, first firing a 30-yard shot towards goal and then setting up a header for Babbel, who missed the ball entirely. Clive Tyldesley on ITV's broadcast call of Sheringham's injury time equaliser[79]. 1979Template:, The Drogba final Didier Drogba's goal against Bayern was his ninth goal in nine cup finals for Chelsea Chelsea 1-1 Bayern Munich, 4-3 on penalties (2012, Munich) It is hard to imagine a more. Cole once again found himself with a chance in the Bayern box, but keeper Oliver Kahn hurried out of his goal to punch the ball to safety. However, they failed to create any clear cut chances. Im lucky enough to guide it in.". 1961Template:, Manchester United's only other German opponents in their history were Borussia Dortmund, against whom they had an overall winning record, with three wins, two defeats and a draw in their six matches, including a 101 aggregate win in the second round of the 196465 Inter-Cities Fairs Cup and a 20 aggregate defeat in the 199697 UEFA Champions League semi-finals. Stefan Effenberg and Lothar Matthaus speak to our programme about their memories of the 1999 Champions League final. United's extraordinary Camp Nou success happened 20 years ago today; was it the biggest final shock of all? United put out both Italian teams, Internazionale in the quarter-final and Juventus in the semis.. However, Fabio Capello had a surprise up his sleeve, deciding to fight fire with fire, and Johan Cruyff's men were caught unawares. Live now, Group D Daniele Massaro's double before the break seized the initiative, with Dejan Savievi's exquisite lob and Marcel Desailly's cool finish wrapping up a fifth final triumph for the Italian team. 1987-88Template:, United never got going in the game and survived two late scares in the second half when Bayern were denied by the woodwork. The 1999 UEFA Champions League final was an association football match between Manchester United of England and Bayern Munich of Germany, played at Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, on 26 May 1999, to determine the winner of the 199899 UEFA Champions League. Newsletter. The match ball for the final was the Nike NK 800 Geo, a white ball with a standard 32-panel design. 2012Template:, [40] Manchester United fell behind early in the second leg in Turin, as Filippo Inzaghi scored twice in the first 11 minutes. The 1999 UEFA Champions League Final was a football match that took place on Wednesday, 26 May 1999. I was off to celebrate after scoring the equaliser.". 1958Template:, [48] After an initial announcement that the clubs would only receive 25,000 tickets each, the Independent Manchester United Supporters Association (IMUSA) called that figure "ridiculous", claiming it would push black market prices to "astronomical levels"; the group's spokesman, Lee Hodgkiss, suggested a figure closer to 50,000 would be more appropriate, given the stadium's usual capacity of around 115,000. [85] Kuffour broke down in tears after the game, beating the floor in despair, and Jancker collapsed in anguish. Wed 26 May 1999 17.37 EDT Bayern Munich: Kahn, Babbel, Kuffour, Matthaus, Effenberg, Basler, Jeremies, Tarnat, Jancker, Zickler, Linke. For the best possible experience, we recommend using. [103] After becoming the first manager of an English club to achieve this honour, Ferguson was made a Knight Bachelor on 12 June 1999 in recognition of his services to football,[104] as well as a bonus from the club reported to be in the region of 350,000 (the players received bonuses of 150,000 each). As I struck it, and scored, I had to glance over my shoulder to make sure the linesman hadnt got it wrong as well. [121] Most of the Manchester United squad from the 199899 season returned for the match,[122] with the exception of Giggs, who was on coaching duty with the Wales national team. [115] The broadcast attracted an average of 15.5million viewers, with a peak audience of 18.8million at 21:30, just as Manchester United scored their two goals. Penalty shoot-out if no goals occur in extra time. 1965-66Template:, The fact we're facing Bayern Munich this summer gives us the perfect excuse to relive THAT historic night in 1999. Of these, around two-thirds were reserved for the two finalist clubs (approximately 30,000 tickets each). Official in-depth guide to UEFA Champions League 1999/00, including results, stats and video highlights. - News. Two minutes later, David Beckham's corner was nodded on by Sheringham and Solskjr prodded in to cap an incredible turnaround at the Camp Nou. Fiorenzo Treossi (Italy), The game's ending was so unexpected that UEFA President Lennart Johansson had left his seat in the stands before Sheringham's equaliser to make his way down to the pitch to present the European Cup trophy, which was already decorated with Bayern ribbons. The triumph capped off an amazing season for Sir Alex Fergusons men. With the 90 minutes up, Schmeichel went up for a Beckham corner in desperation but actually challenged for the set-piece. [70] As Manchester United's top two goalscorers throughout the season, Cole and Yorke started up front, leaving Sheringham who had played a part in both goals in the FA Cup Final a few days earlier on the bench. With three victories in a row from 1974 to 1976, they became only the third team to achieve such a feat after Real Madrid (19561960) and Ajax (19711973). Sir Alex Ferguson had originally considered selecting Ryan Giggs to join Nicky Butt in central midfield, but ultimately picked David Beckham. Ole Solskjr! "I can't believe it," he later said, "The winners are crying and the losers are dancing." 1971Template:, With the game seemingly drifting away from the English side, he introduced Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Teddy Sheringham who eventually won United the Champions League crown. Share. [76] With the game seemingly drifting away from the English side, Ferguson introduced Solskjr with 10 minutes remaining. [102] It was the first time the treble had been won since PSV Eindhoven in 1988; it would not be won again until Barcelona beat Manchester United 10 years later in the 2009 UEFA Champions League final. Milan were underdogs, their suspension-hit back line expected to buckle under the weight of the Spanish side's attacking talent. It could take days or even weeks to recover from this but I must say that Manchester are great champions. [123] Despite not having been with Manchester United during the 199899 season, Karel Poborsk, Mikal Silvestre and Louis Saha completed the squad as regular participants in Manchester United Legends matches. 1973Template:, [71] Injuries also impacted on his selections, with French left-back Bixente Lizarazu and Brazilian forward lber having suffered season-ending knee injuries. The night, which eventually became one of Manchester Uniteds most memorable nights, didn't start well. [43] The other venues in contention to host the match were London's Wembley Stadium and Marseille's Stade Vlodrome, but the Camp Nou was considered by UEFA's Stadiums Commission to be the favourite for its superior security, comfort and capacity. Our animation talks you through how the Reds' dreams were realised during a defining period of the Treble season, "Youre fresh, theyre tired," explained Solskjaer. Template:ImportTemplate:Infobox football match [31][32][33], In the quarter-finals, Bayern Munich were drawn against Group F winners and fellow German side Kaiserslautern, while Manchester United were paired with Group C winners Inter Milan. 1993-94Template:, [76] Although they were now a goal down, United began to dominate possession, but failed to create any clear-cut chances. Bayern raced into the lead after six minutes when Mario Basler deceived Peter Schmeichel from a free kick just outside the box. "Football, bloody hell!" 0 results are available, use up and down arrow keys to navigate, Classic Match: United 2-1 Bayern Munich Video. [46], Due to UEFA regulations regarding standing at football matches, the Camp Nou's terraced sections were closed for the 1999 Champions League final, reducing the capacity to approximately 92,000. With the final taking place at their own Fuball Arena Mnchen, Bayern were expecting to claim the trophy for a fifth time. Schmeichel kept his side in the game when tipping another Effenberg shot over the bar after 75 minutes. On 26 May 1999, Manchester United snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in the UEFA Champions League final against Bayern. Solskjr, who had been appointed as manager of Manchester United in December 2018, opened the scoring in the fifth minute, having come on for Cole in the first minute of the match due to Cole's continued struggle with kidney trouble. It had also hosted two Cup Winners' Cup finals, in 1972 and 1982; the latter was won on home turf by Barcelona. 2005-06Template:, 30 March 2010: With Manchester United playing Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-finals tonight, we look back at contemporary accounts of the 1999 final in which United achieved. Stefan Effenberg and Jens Jeremies played in central midfield for Bayern, with Jeremies man-marking David Beckham. Twenty years on, and with less than a week to go until Liverpool and Spurs meet in Madrid, UEFA.com ponders which was the most dramatic final in UEFA Champions League history. Manchester United UEFA Champions League Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has explained the bizarre reason he wore blacked-out boots to seal the club's historic treble in 1999.. [95] He spent two seasons in Portugal before returning to England for spells with Aston Villa and Manchester City. [20] United and Bayern found themselves bottom of the group after the first round of matches, in which Bayern lost 21 away to Brndby after surrendering a 10 lead in the last three minutes;[21] United, meanwhile, played out a 33 draw at home to Barcelona after twice giving up the lead. Reserve referee: In winning the trophy, Manchester United became the first English team to be crowned European Champions since the Heysel ban in 1985, and also the first team to achieve a unique treble of the Premiership, FA Cup and European Cup in the same season. After playing in all four matches of the club's pre-season tour of Australia and China in July 1999, he suffered a succession of knee injuries that ruled him out of competitive action for the next two seasons. 2015-16Template:. Benzema has 10 goals in his last five Champions League games which is a record for a . |Opponent Group A [91] He never won the competition as a player, having moved to play in the United States for the MetroStars in March 2000, the year before Bayern next won the European Cup in 2001. 1980-81Template:, Ferguson took advantage and played a three man attack in the second half. Template:Fb cl2 team Beckham again swung the corner in, finding the head of Sheringham, who nodded the ball down across the face of goal. As Manchester United's top two goalscorers throughout the season, Andy Cole and Dwight Yorke started up front, leaving Teddy Sheringham who had played a part in both goals in the FA Cup Final a few days earlier on the bench. [98] For Bayern Munich, substitutes Helmer and Ali Daei left the club in the summer of 1999; Helmer moved to England to play for Sunderland, while Daei remained in Germany with Hertha BSC. |Opponent Norwegian defender Henning Berg also missed out through injury, meaning that his compatriot Ronny Johnsen who had been an early contender to play alongside Butt in midfield played in central defence alongside Jaap Stam, who overcame an Achilles injury. [11], Although it was the second Champions League season to feature clubs that had not won their national leagues the year before, Manchester United and Bayern Munich were the first such clubs to reach the final of the competition.