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. These photos tell the story of a journey to remember and are sure to evoke happy memories for a generation of the Elland Road faithful. READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time
. Champions League adventure
Enjoy these memories from Leeds United's 2000/01 Champions League adventure. PIC: Varley Picture Agency Photo: Varley Picture Agency
. Champions League adventure
Leeds United 2 1860 Munich 1: Referee Costas Kapitanis took centre stage sending off Olivier Dacourt and Eirik Bakke who would be suspended for the second leg. Photo: PA
. Champions League adventure
TSV Munch 0 Leeds United 1: 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
. Champions League adventure
Barcelona 4 Leeds United 0: The Whites 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. Photo: Getty
. Champions League adventure
Leeds United 1 AC Milan 0: A catastrophic error from goalkeeper Dida handed Leeds victory at a waterlogged Elland Road. He fumbled a hopeful 30-yard drive from Lee Bowyer with just two minutes remaining to give Whites the win. Photo: Getty
. Champions League adventure
Leeds United 6 Besiktas 0: The night Leeds United made a huge statement at Elland Road with a rout of the Turkish champions. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
. Champions League adventure
Besiktas 0 Leeds United 0: Leeds fans under a heavy police cordon during the game at the Inonu Stadium in Istanbul. Photo: Getty
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Leeds United 1 Barcelona 1: A goal from Rivaldo deep into stoppage time denied Leeds victory after Lee Bowyer had put the Whites ahead. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
. Champions League adventure
AC Milan 1 Leeds United 1: Dom Matteo's headed goal on the stroke of half time proved sufficient for Leeds to get the draw needed to secure their qualification into the Champions League second phase. Photo: Getty
1. Champions League adventure
Leeds United 2 1860 Munich 1: Referee Costas Kapitanis took centre stage sending off Olivier Dacourt and Eirik Bakke who would be suspended for the second leg. Photo: PA
2. Champions League adventure
TSV Munch 0 Leeds United 1: 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
3. Champions League adventure
Barcelona 4 Leeds United 0: The Whites 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. Photo: Getty
4. Champions League adventure
Leeds United 1 AC Milan 0: A catastrophic error from goalkeeper Dida handed Leeds victory at a waterlogged Elland Road. He fumbled a hopeful 30-yard drive from Lee Bowyer with just two minutes remaining to give Whites the win. Photo: Getty
5. Champions League adventure
Leeds United 6 Besiktas 0: The night Leeds United made a huge statement at Elland Road with a rout of the Turkish champions. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
6. Champions League adventure
Besiktas 0 Leeds United 0: Leeds fans under a heavy police cordon during the game at the Inonu Stadium in Istanbul. Photo: Getty