Champions League Semi-Final 2002
Real Madrid secured their ninth European Cup with Zinedine Zidane's iconic volley.
The 2002 UEFA Champions League final was the final match of the 2001–02 UEFA Champions League, contested between Bayer Leverkusen of Germany and Real Madrid of Spain at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland, on 15 May 2002.
Quick Facts
- Key opponent (semi-final)
- Manchester United
- Aggregate score
- Won 3-3 on away goals
- Top scorer (season)
- Michael Ballack (6 goals)
Lore & Background
Bayer Leverkusen finished second in their group behind Barcelona and progressed to the second group stage. There, they won their group, before beating Liverpool and Manchester United to progress to the final.
Reader's Guide
Real Madrid won their group and moved into the second group stage, which they also won, before facing the defending champions Bayern Munich and Barcelona in the knockout stage. Bayer Leverkusen finished second in their group behind Barcelona and progressed to the second group stage, then won their group before beating Liverpool and Manchester United to progress to the final.
Did You Know?
- Before the match, a minute of silence was held in honour of Ukrainian manager Valeriy Lobanovskyi, who died two days earlier.
- Five Leverkusen players, Michael Ballack, Hans-Jörg Butt, Oliver Neuville, Carsten Ramelow, and Bernd Schneider went on to add a fourth silver medal at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
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