Champions League Semi-Finalists 2002

Bayer Leverkusen's 2002 Champions League run ended in the final, where they lost to Real Madrid.

Bayer Leverkusen reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League in the 2001–02 season. The first leg was played in Leverkusen, ending 1–1, and the second leg at Manchester United's home ground ended 2–2, sending Leverkusen to the final on the away goals rule.

Quick Facts

Opponent (semi-final): Manchester United
Aggregate score: 3-3 (Won on away goals; 1-1 in Leverkusen, 2-2 in Manchester)

Lore & Background

The nickname 'Vizekusen' is often used to refer to Bayer Leverkusen's history of finishing as runners-up.

More in Honours, Records & The 'Almost' Legacy

Bundesliga Runners-up 1999-2000 Bundesliga Runners-up 2001-2002 DFB-Pokal Finalists 1998 Bundesliga Runners-up 2000-2001 The Neverkusen Moniker DFB-Ligapokal Winners 1995 Miroslav Klose Top Scorer 2002 DFB-Pokal Winner 1993 Bundesliga Runners-up 1997 Rudi Völler BayArena Stadium Die Nuller Era

Elsewhere in Bayer Leverkusen

Wir sind die Werkself · Stadium, Fans & Club Culture Champions League Semi-Final 2002 · Club History & Eras Bernd Schuster · Legendary Players & Icons 2002 DFB-Pokal Final vs Schalke 04 · Iconic Matches & Defining Games 1987-88 UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Semi-Final vs Barcelona · Iconic Matches & Defining Games VfL Bochum · Great Rivalries & Derbies

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