#7 European glory – 2007/08 UEFA Champions League Final, Manchester United vs Chelsea (May 21, 2008)
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The first all-English final in the history of the UEFA Champions League was one for the ages as Manchester United and Chelsea fought till the very end in a memorable encounter at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia.
Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring for United, heading in a cross from Wes Brown before Frank Lampard equalised for Chelsea in the dying moments of the first half. The side from London went close to getting the lead on a couple of occasions in the second half but the match would head to extra time and eventually penalties as both teams failed to find the decisive goal.
Though he was subbed off in the 101st minute of the match, Rooney was an influential figure on the pitch for United as he ran tirelessly all night to provide the balance for United who were attacking with Ronaldo and Tevez up front.
Edwin Van Der Sar saved Nicolas’ Anelka’s penalty to give United the title and Rooney would celebrate his first ever Champions League success long into the night as United capped off a memorable season in which they defended the Premier League title as well.
