"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?
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.
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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.
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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.
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