Reliving the agony and celebration of 1999 CL Final: 30 rare photographs

The immortal and most iconic folklore of European Cup football relived through 30 vintage photographs.

Manchester United’s 1999 Champions League victory is the stuff folklores are made of. More than the final result, the way it was achieved by snatching victory from the jaws of defeat, made it more memorable. The iconic term “Fergie Time” had truly come alive in that night. The triumph established Manchester United as a superpower in continental space and paved the way for their continuous success both in England and in Europe for the next decade, thanks to the two memorable strikes from Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjær. Here is a look back at some of the goose bumping moments to bask in the glory of the Red Devils, and the heart-melting agony for the Bavarians.

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An United fan at the top tier of Camp Nou waiting for the finale to begin
In a game of hard fought battle, Bayern took the lead as Mario Basler scores the first goal from a sublime free kick. They hit the wood-work twice but couldn't extend their lead. In picture, Ryan Giggs jumps over Bayern Munich goalkeeper Oliver Khan and Michael Tarnat during the match
In a game of hard fought battle, Bayern took the lead as Mario Basler scores the first goal from a sublime free kick. They hit the wood-work twice but couldn’t extend their lead. In picture, Ryan Giggs jumps over Bayern Munich goalkeeper Oliver Khan and Michael Tarnat during the match
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Bayern celebrates their opener in style.
26th May 1999: Teddy Sheringham of Manchester United heads goalwards during the UEFA Champions League Final against Bayern Munich at the Nou Camp in Barcelona, Spain. Sheringham scored the equaliser as United won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Ben Radford /Allsport
26 May 1999: Teddy Sheringham of Manchester United heads goalwards during the UEFA Champions League Final against Bayern Munich at the Nou Camp in Barcelona, Spain. Sheringham scored the equaliser as United won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Ben Radford /Allsport
26th MAY 1999, UEFA Champions League Final, Barcelona, Spain, Manchester United 2 v Bayern Munich 1, Manchester United's Teddy Sheringham celebrates after scoring his late equalising goal (Photo by Popperfoto/Getty Images)
26 MAY 1999, UEFA Champions League Final, Barcelona, Spain, Manchester United 2 v Bayern Munich 1, Manchester United’s Teddy Sheringham celebrates after scoring his late equalising goal (Photo by Popperfoto/Getty Images)
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Sheringham celebrates the equalizer while Bayern defense calling for an offside.
Teddy Sheringham celebrates scoring the equaliser with David Beckham & Ryan Giggs
Teddy Sheringham celebrates scoring the equaliser with David Beckham & Ryan Giggs

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26th May 1999: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of Manchester United scores an injury time winner in the UEFA Champions League Final against Bayern Munich at the Nou Camp in Barcelona, Spain. United won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Phil Cole /Allsport
26 May 1999: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of Manchester United scores an injury time winner in the UEFA Champions League Final against Bayern Munich at the Nou Camp in Barcelona, Spain. United won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Phil Cole /Allsport

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Bayern Munich's Carsten Jancker and Thomas Helmer both shed tears after their team were beaten in the last minute by Manchester United.
Bayern Munich’s Carsten Jancker and Thomas Helmer both shed tears after their team were beaten in the last minute by Manchester United.

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Bildnummer: 09291445 Datum: 26.05.1999 Copyright: imago/Colorsport A dejected Oliver Kahn (Bayern Munich) after Manchester United clinch victory. Manchester United v Bayern Munich, 26/05/1999. Champions League Final. Football 1998/9. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK ; Fussball Herren EC 1 Champions League 1998 1999 Barcelona ManU xmk 1999 quer Image number 09291445 date 26 05 1999 Copyright imago Color Sports A dejected Oliver Kahn Bavaria Munich After Manchester United Clinch Victory Manchester United v Bavaria Munich 26 05 1999 Champions League Final Football 1998 9 PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK Football men EC 1 Champions League 1998 1999 Barcelona ManU xmk 1999 horizontal
A dejected Oliver Kahn (Bayern Munich) after Manchester United clinch victory. Copyright: imago/Colorsport
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On other side Peter Schmeichel celebrates the miracle in style

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BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 26: Sir Alex Ferguson congratulates Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the scorer of the winning goalafter the UEFA Champions League Final between Bayern Munich v Manchester United at the Nou camp Stadium on 26 May, 1999 in Barcelona, Spain. Bayern Munich 1 Manchester United 2. (Photo by John Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN – MAY 26: Sir Alex Ferguson congratulates Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the scorer of the winning goalafter the UEFA Champions League Final between Bayern Munich v Manchester United at the Nou camp Stadium on 26 May, 1999 in Barcelona, Spain. Bayern Munich 1 Manchester United 2. (Photo by John Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 26: CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 98/99 FINALE, Barcelona; FC BAYERN MUENCHEN - MANCHESTER UNITED 1:2; v.l.n.r.: Jens JEREMIES, Thomas HELMER, Stefan EFFENBERG, Samuel KUFFOUR/FC BAYERN MUENCHEN (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Dejected Jens JEREMIES, Thomas HELMER, Stefan EFFENBERG and Samuel KUFFOUR of FC BAYERN MUENCHEN hopelessly watching United lifting the trophy. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images)
Manchester United players celebrate with the coveted Champions League trophy infront of the traveling fans after their historic win
Manchester United players celebrate with the coveted Champions League trophy infront of the traveling fans after their historic win
27 May 1999: Manchester United return home with the European Cup after victory in the UEFA Champions League final over Bayern Munich. Pic: Dave Tyrell Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport
27 May 1999: Manchester United return home with the European Cup after victory in the UEFA Champions League final over Bayern Munich. Pic: Dave Tyrell Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport
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The victorious United squad of 1999 are greeted by hundreds of thousands of fans in Manchester city centre as they parade down Deansgate with the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League trophies.
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