A Look Back At The Last 10 Champions League Finals

Here is a look back at the last 10 Champions League finals and a short recollection on how they ended.

1999-2000: All Spanish Encounter

Real Madrid 3

Valencia 0

Stade de France, Paris

This is the first time two domestic rivals contested a final. Real dominated from start to finish, clinching their second title in three years. Steve McManaman won his first Champions League winners' medal, justifying his move to Real Madrid.

2000-2001: Goalkeeping Hero

Bayern Munich 1 (5-4 on penalties)

Valencia 1

San Siro, Milan

Bayern goalkeeper, Oliver Kahn held on to Mauricio Pellegrino's spot kick to claim Bayern's first European success in 25 years.

2001-2002: Zizou's Wonder Goal

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Europe's Top Teams (Statistically)

Another interesting statistic...and something that Rafa Benitez was fussing about.
I never understood why Rafa wouldn't let the football do all the talking but insists on bragging about his management skills. If he did, Liverpool would be top with points to spare rather than having to hope that ManUre drops points.
For what it's worth, here are the UEFA 2009 top 20 ranking....this also explains why the Big 4 makes it to the Champions League quarters year after year.