"Living the dream," was how Peter Ridsdale once famously described Leeds United’s thrilling run to the Champions League semi-finals.The intoxicating atmosphere of European football at its highest level, brought out the best in David O'Leary's team as his side cut a swathe across the continent. For nine glorious months Leeds United really were the talk of Europe. This series of rarely-seen photos relives the journey game-by-game to stoke up those never to be forgotten memories. READ MORE: Your Leeds United first match memories in photos
1. TSV Munch 0 Leeds United 1, August 2000
Were you one of the 700 Leeds fans in Munich's Olympic Stadium that Wednesday night as an Alan Smith goal proved the difference? | jpimedia Photo: Steve Riding
2. Barcelona 4 Leeds United 0, September 2000
Leeds United were given a painful lesson in the beautiful game in their opening match in the Nou Camp. Ian Harte hit the post and The Chief was stretchered off. | Getty Photo: Getty
3. Leeds United 1 AC Milan 0, September 2000
A catastrophic error from AC Milan's goalie Dida handed Leeds a priceless victory at waterlogged Elland Road. He fumbled a hopeful 30-yard drive from Lee Bowyer with just two minutes remaining to give Whites the win. | Getty Photo: Getty
4. Besiktas 0 Leeds United 0, October 2000
Leeds United fans under a heavy police cordon during the game at the Inonu Stadium in Istanbul. | Getty Photo: Getty
5. Leeds United 1 Barcelona 1, October 2000
Leeds came within 10 seconds of securing their place in the second phase of the Champions League and sending Barcelona crashing out. It took a goal from Rivaldo deep into stoppage time to deny the Whites after Lee Bowyer had scored | jpimedia Photo: Mark Bickerdike
6. AC Milan 1 Leeds United 1, October 2000
That headed goal on the stroke of half time from Dom Matteo proved sufficient for Leeds to get the draw needed to secure their qualification into the Champions League second phase. Remember who equalised for Milan that night? | Getty Photo: Getty