"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
7. Lazio 0 Leeds United 1, December 2000
The Whites thoroughly deserved the victory over the Italian champions in Rome. An Alan Smith goal after a moment of brilliance from Mark Viduka gave Leeds the win. Photo: Gary Longbottom
8. Leeds United 2 Anderlecht 1, February 2000
A spectacular 30-yard free-kick from Ian Harte and a stunning goal from Lee Bowyer set Elland Road alight as the Whites survived a rigorous examination. Photo: Getty
9. Anderlecht 1 Leeds United 4, February 2001
Leeds ruthlessly overpowered a Anderlecht side who had won their last nine European ties on home soil. The win also propelled them into the quarter-finals with two group matches to spare. Photo: Getty
10. Leeds United 3 Lazio 3, March 2001
An under-strength Leeds side delivered a hugely impressive Elland Road show against Lazio, whose team included Fabrizio Ravanelli and Pavel Nedved. Photo: Getty
11. Leeds United 3 Deportivo La Coruna 0, April 2020
The complete performance for many supporters thanks to a cavalier spirit and the inspiration of a five-star show from captain-for-the-night Rio Ferdinand. Photo: Getty
12. Deportivo La Coruna 2 Leeds United 0, April 2001
Leeds United survived a 90-minute battering to reach the semi-final of Europe's main club competition for 26 years but needed a mixture of good fortune and fantastic defending to achieve it in a pulsating game. Photo: Getty