10 best Champions League finals of all-time

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The Champions League has seen some amazing finals

#4 Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea (6-5 on penalties) - 2008

Manchester United v Chelsea - UEFA Champions League Final
Manchester United tasted glory in 2008

The 2008 final in Moscow was an all-English affair between Manchester United and Chelsea and it did not fail to disappoint.

Cristiano Ronaldo who had starred in United's season opened the scoring but Chelsea leveled soon after. Frank Lampard scored an emotional goal in first-half stoppage time which he dedicated to his late father.

The game was an open encounter, with neither side devoid of chances. Magnificently purring on, the all-action contest headed to extra time.

Chelsea struck the woodwork twice and then Didier Drogba managed to get sent off. Ryan Giggs surpassed United all-time appearance record. Michael Essien missed a chance. Carlos Tevez missed a chance. John Terry made a goalline clearance.

Amazingly neither side scored and penalties were needed. Ironically Ronaldo failed to convert his but then Terry slipped and missed his as well. Finally, Edwin van der Sar saved Nicolas Anelka's kick to hand United the title.

Missed chances, red cards, injuries, records broken and a penalty shootout to boot. This game had literally everything. A modern classic.

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