Enjoy this gallery of memories from Leeds United's 2000/01 Champions League campaign. PIC:Enjoy this gallery of memories from Leeds United's 2000/01 Champions League campaign. PIC:
Enjoy this gallery of memories from Leeds United's 2000/01 Champions League campaign. PIC:

The Champions League season Leeds United were the talk of Europe

It was the season Leeds United were the talk of Europe.

"Living the dream," was how Peter Ridsdale once famously described Leeds United’s thrilling run to the Champions League semi-finals during the 2000/01 season. 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, a mix from the YEP archive, PA, Getty and others published courtesy of Varley Picture Agency, relive the adventure game-by-game. READ MORE: 19 memories from Leeds United's UEFA Cup campaigns

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