The history of world football has provided thousands of memorable matches. They come in all colors, from the drama of painful comebacks to upset wins. At Mundo Deportivo we have created a selection of 12+1 that cannot be missing from the movie library of any self-respecting fan. The order chosen is random, not just by importance.
12+1
Manchester United 2-1 Bayern Munich
A true madness. The finals of the Champions League at Camp Nou. In 1999. Manchester United reached the last defeat and considered it good to force extra time, but in the blink of an eye they came back and beat Bayern (2-1).
12
Milan 5-0 Real Madrid
Return of the semifinals of the European Cup 1988/89. Real Madrid wanted to qualify for a final (and then it rarely did) but Sacchi’s Milan refused to do so. In fact, he beat ‘la Quinta del Buitre’.
Eleven
Spain 4-0 Italy
The thing about Spain against Italy in the Euro 2012 final was an abuse. It was 4-0 and really the result could have been more scandalous.
10
Italy 4-3 Germany
It is said that there has never been a World Cup like Mexico 1970 and therefore it needs to have representation on this list. The rivalry between Italy and Germany in the semifinals, where the ‘Azzurro’ triumph 4-3, is a must see.
9
Ajax 4-0 Bayern Munich
Return of the quarterfinals of the European Cup 1973/74. Johann Cruyff’s Ajax, one of the best teams in history, swept Bayern. Unforgettable.
8
Argentina 2-1 England
The quarterfinals of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico cannot be missing from this list. Maradona’s finals. ‘The hand of God’ and ‘the goal of the century’ in the same game.
7
Real Madrid 3-1 Manchester City
From being down 0-1 in the 90th minute and needing two goals to force overtime to reach it and win with the third goal. What Real Madrid experienced on May 4, 2022 was very difficult to overcome.
6
Netherlands 0-1 Spain
The 2010 World Cup final. The first star for Spain’s jersey. He has everything. The drama of the decision in extra time and that it was a goal of Don Andrés Iniesta, who in celebration remembered Dani Jarque, passed the verdict.
5
Brazil 1-7 Germany
It was even more painful than the ‘Maracanazo’ in 1950. Brazil wanted to win the 2014 World Cup, which they hosted, but were endorsed by Germany 1-7 in the semifinals.
4
Real Madrid 2-6 Barcelona
May 2, 2009 will go down in history as the day Barça humiliated Real Madrid (sports) at the Snatiago Bernabéu. It was a 2-6 finish in the League by the sentence.
3
Barcelona 3-1 Manchester United
Rarely has one team seen such superiority over another in a Champions League final. It was May 2011 and Guardiola’s Barça knocked Ferguson’s Manchester United off the field.
2
Milan 3-3 (2-3) Liverpool
It is difficult for a Champions League final like the 2004/05 season to repeat. Liverpool, who lost 3-0 against Milan, came from a dream second half to win on penalties.
1
Liverpool 5-4 Alaves
The last of the UEFA Cup of the 2000/01 season. A sad memory for Alavés, who had honey on their lips to eventually lose to Liverpool 5-4. In extra time and being the last goal ‘red’ at own door.
Source: La Verdad
I’m Rose Herman and I work as an author for Today Times Live. My expertise lies in writing about sports, a passion of mine that has been with me since childhood. As part of my job, I provide comprehensive coverage on everything from football to tennis to golf.
