1991-92. 1989Template:, 1959-60Template:, The match was played at Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, to determine the winner of the 199899 UEFA Champions League. [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. Referee Pierluigi Collina has cited it as one of the most memorable matches of his career, due to the incredible noise like a "lion's roar" from the crowd at the end of the game. 1971Template:, |-bgcolor=#c1e0ff 1964-65Template:, 2007Template:, 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. [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. [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. 1969-70Template:, 2003-04Template:, 2005-06Template:, Im lucky enough to guide it in.". United never got going in the game and survived two late scares in the second half when Bayern were denied by the woodwork. 2000-01Template:, The Champions League final began . [76] Although they were now a goal down, United began to dominate possession, but failed to create any clear-cut chances. 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. United put out both Italian teams, Internazionale in the quarter-final and Juventus in the semis.. And all this with a reshuffled team due to the suspension of Paul Scholes and Roy Keane. The first meeting between United and Bayern was at the Olympiastadion on matchday 2. 2008Template:, Bayern Munichs team selection had been impacted by injuries with left back Lizarazu and forward Elber suffering season ending knee injuries. 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. Giggs started on the right wing whereas Jesper Blomqvist starting on the left. Bayern were also playing for a treble, having won the Bundesliga and reached the DFB-Pokal final, although they went on to lose that match as well. [44] The Camp Nou had hosted one previous European Cup final: Italian club Milan's 40 victory over Steaua Bucureti of Romania in 1989. The 1999 final, Bayern had been in control of the game, leading 1-0 with only four minutes to go. 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. 2008-09Template:, With the final taking place at their own Fuball Arena Mnchen, Bayern were expecting to claim the trophy for a fifth time. 1968-69Template:, The result meant that Bayern finished as group winners, but United's points total was enough to see them go through as one of the two group runners-up with the best record. [89] When emerging from the tunnel at the final whistle, he was stunned, and he later said: "I can't believe it. The match referee was Pierluigi Collina of the Italy. Sheringham swept the Red Devils level in the 91st minute from Ryan Giggs' mis-hit shot and the usually unflappable German giants caved in. 1983Template:, Referee Pierluigi Collina has cited this match as one of the most memorable of his career, and described the noise from the crowd at the end of the game as being like a "lion's roar". Man Utd 2 Bayern Munich 1 | 1999 Champions League final | Manchester United Glory Days: How we secured the Treble by Adam Marshall Monday 25 May 2020 23:00 Manchester United defeated Bayern. Schmeichel, in his own penalty area, cartwheeled with glee. "Football, bloody hell!" 1988-89Template:, |bgcolor=#c1e0ff|Semi-finals Penalty shoot-out if no goals occur in extra time. Your login session has expired. 2011Template:, No use for commercial purposes may be made of such trademarks. 1976Template:, United put together an attack when, after a healthy period of possession, Giggs crossed towards Blomqvist, who could only knock the ball over the bar after a desperate stretch. Teddy Sheringham, with 30 seconds of added time played, has equalised for Manchester United they are still in the European Cup! The UEFA word, the UEFA logo and all marks related to UEFA competitions, are protected by trademarks and/or copyright of UEFA. [86] Matthus had captained Bayern in the 1987 European Cup final and lost in similar circumstances to two late Porto goals. 2013-14Template:, The two sides had played each other earlier in the competition, having both been drawn in Group D in the group stage; Bayern won the group, while Manchester United qualified for the knockout phase as one of the two best runners-up across all six groups. 2010-11Template:, Subsequent renovations meant that by 1999, the stadium's capacity had reached 115,000. 1987-88Template:, The German team started the second half in a more positive mood, with Jancker forcing a save from Schmeichel within a minute after the restart. Remember that the results and table are updated in real time. In the process, Manchester United won their second Champions League title. Within 15 minutes of the restart, Milan's imposing rearguard had been breached by Steven Gerrard, Vladimr micer and Xabi Alonso, and an absorbing final eventually had to be settled by penalties. However, Fabio Capello had a surprise up his sleeve, deciding to fight fire with fire, and Johan Cruyff's men were caught unawares. Technically, it was very hard for him. [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. It could take days or even weeks to recover from this but I must say that Manchester are great champions. The official licensed stores are operated by 3rd party commercial partners appointed under license by UEFA. The score remained 1-0 till the start of stoppage time, when two substitutes stepped up. The midfield width was provided by forward runs from Tarnat and Babbel. |Opponent By that stage, Ferguson . For the best possible experience, we recommend using. Collina was promoted to the FIFA International Referees list in 1995, and took charge of his first UEFA Cup matches in the 199596 season. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Stefan Effenberg and Lothar Matthaus speak to our programme about their memories of the 1999 Champions League final. Claudio Puglisi (Italy) 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. Bayern raced into the lead after six minutes when Mario Basler deceived Peter Schmeichel from a free kick just outside the box. The former United manager had envisaged that Bayern would substitute their wingers to protect a lead and drop back. Manchester United and Bayern Munich had only met twice in competitive matches before the final, both meetings coming earlier in the 199899 season and both finished as draws. 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. [94], Staying true to his word from earlier in the season, the match was Schmeichel's last in a Manchester United shirt, and a month later he signed for Portuguese club Sporting CP. Consequently, Ryan Giggs played on the right with Beckham switched to the middle alongside Butt, and Jesper Blomqvist operating on his favoured left flank. Stefan Effenberg and Jens Jeremies played in central midfield for Bayern, with Jeremies man-marking David Beckham. Subs: Dreher, Helmer, Scholl, Strunz, Fink, Salihamidzic,. Bayern coach Ottmar Hitzfeld announced his team's line-up for the final two full days ahead of the match. Ramos has been involved in four Champions League finals as a player and has won all four. The United boss provided a rousing speech in the dressing room but Peter Schmeichel needed to keep out Carsten Jancker before a clean opportunity was passed up by the Reds when Blomqvist could not convert from inside the box. [45], The Camp Nou was constructed over three years from 1954 to 1957 as a replacement for Barcelona's previous home, the nearby Camp de Les Corts. It featured a large "swoosh" across two adjacent hexagonal panels with the Champions League logo on a pentagonal panel above, and a pattern of five-pointed stars over the entire surface of the ball. Of these, around two-thirds were reserved for the two finalist clubs (approximately 30,000 tickets each). 1997-98Template:, An overhead kick by Jancker bounced back off the bar as fortune was smiling on the Reds when we needed it most. Champions League 1999/2000 Advertisements On the following page an easy way you can check the results of recent matches and statistics for Champions League. The triumph capped off an amazing season for Sir Alex Fergusons men. 2002-03Template:, [116] The climax of the game was voted as the fourth-greatest sporting moment ever by Channel 4 viewers in a 2002 poll. He had been substituted with 10 minutes remaining, with victory seemingly assured, and the European Cup was the only major trophy he had failed to win during his career. Paolo Maldini swept in Andrea Pirlo's free-kick inside a minute and Kak ran the Reds ragged, conducting the moves for both of Hernn Crespo's goals. |- [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. And the Germans looked set to be crowned kings of Europe right up until the 91st minute. It had also hosted two Cup Winners' Cup finals, in 1972 and 1982; the latter was won on home turf by Barcelona. [19], In the draw for the group stage, Bayern Munich were placed in Pot 2 and Manchester United in Pot 3 as Germany was higher than England in the UEFA association club coefficient rankings. The scores were level and United were buzzing. 1981-82Template:, 1994-95Template:, The scores were level and United were buzzing. 1962-63Template:, [70] Effenberg and Jens Jeremies played in central midfield for Bayern, with Jeremies man-marking Beckham.[75]. United did not play well, that is almost universally accepted, and fell behind after only six minutes. Manchester United and Bayern Munich had only met twice in competitive matches before the final, both meetings coming earlier in the 199899 season and both finished as draws. The night, which eventually became one of Manchester Uniteds most memorable nights, didn't start well. [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. 1965-66Template:, 2005Template:, The Red Devils defeated the Bavarians at the Camp Nou in Barcelona and completed. 1957-58Template:, 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. 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. 2003Template:, Main article: 1999 UEFA Champions League Final 26 May 1999 20:45 Camp Nou, Barcelona Attendance: 90,245 Referee: Pierluigi Collina ( Italy) Top goalscorers [ edit] The top scorers from the 1998-99 UEFA Champions League (excluding qualifying rounds) are as follows: See also [ edit] 1998-99 UEFA Cup 1998-99 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Beckham again swung the corner in, finding the head of Sheringham, who nodded the ball down across the face of goal. 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 Markus Babbel, who missed the ball entirely. [25] Bayern also recorded a pair of victories over Barcelona, winning 10 at the Olympiastadion[26] and 21 at the Camp Nou. With Keane out, goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel was named as captain. 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. Bayern took full advantage of a United side missing influential midfield pair Paul Scholes and Roy Keane, seizing control through Mario Basler's early free-kick and holding sway thereafter. 1988Template:, The match was played at Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, to determine the winner of the 1998-99 UEFA Champions League. 1978Template:, An episode will publish every Sunday before a Champions League match-week through the 2018/19 season. Live now. 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. Ole Solskjr! [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. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals why he could not sleep on the eve of his Nou Camp heroics in 1999. |40 (A) It looked as if, having been behind for most of the match, United had forced extra time.