1997 UEFA Champions League Quarter-Final: Juventus vs Borussia Dortmund

Lore & Background

The match is remembered for Dortmund's upset victory over the defending champions. Lars Ricken scored just 16 seconds after coming on as a substitute, chipping the Juventus goalkeeper from over 20 yards. Matthias Sammer captained Dortmund, and Paul Lambert closely marked Zinedine Zidane.

In Their Own Story

The air in the Westfalenstadion was thick with anticipation and the biting chill of an April evening in Dortmund. The roar of the home crowd seemed to vibrate through the boots of the Juventus players as they stepped onto the pitch for the second leg. In the stands, the black and white flags were outnumbered by the yellow and red sea of German support. As the whistle blew, the tension was palpable; every pass felt weighted with the history of the club's European ambitions. When Dortmund struck, it wasn't just a goal; it was a statement that shattered Italian composure in an instant.

Did You Know?

• Dortmund won the UEFA Champions League in 1997, their first European Cup title.
• The match was played at the Olympiastadion in Munich.
• Karl-Heinz Riedle scored twice in the final.
• Lars Ricken scored 16 seconds after coming on as a substitute.