UEFA Champions League: Manchester United Triumphs over Chelsea in Historic Final
May 21, 2008: A Night to Remember
Match Sheet: Transfermarkt
On an unforgettable night etched into the annals of football history, Manchester United emerged victorious over their bitter rivals Chelsea in a nail-biting UEFA Champions League final held on May 21, 2008. The match, which took place at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, witnessed a gripping battle between two of England's most formidable sides.
The match sheet provided by Transfermarkt reveals the intensity of the contest. Manchester United took an early lead in the 26th minute through Cristiano Ronaldo's stunning header. However, Chelsea fought back and equalized in the 45th minute with a goal from Frank Lampard. As the match reached its climax, both teams desperately sought the winning strike.
With the game poised to go into extra time, Manchester United's substitute Ole Gunnar Solskjaer delivered a moment of brilliance. In the final minutes of the match, he coolly slotted the ball past Chelsea's goalkeeper Petr Cech, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory for the Red Devils. The victory marked Manchester United's third Champions League title and sealed their place in football folklore.
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