The controversy surrounding the 1975 European Cup final against Bayern Munich is still felt by supporters today manifested in the chant 'We are the Champions, Champions of Europe' - amid a feeling that the club was cheated of victory. These photos, a mix plucked from the YEP archive and others published courtesy of Varley Picture Agency, chart the course to the club's only European Cup final, a journey which ended in bitter disappointment, rioting, and a football ban. READ MORE: 19 photos to take you back to Leeds in 1974 LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. The road to Paris
Having swept past Zurich and jpesti Dzsa, Leeds United took on Anderlecht in the quarter final. The first leg was nearly called off after a blanket of fog descended on Elland Road just before kick off. | other Photo: Varley Picture Agency
2. The road to Paris
Peter Lorimer celebrates after scoring United's third in a 3-0 win. It was one of the most crucial goals we have scored this season, said Jimmy Armfield ahead of the return leg. | other Photo: Varley Picture Agency
3. The road to Paris
The Whites travelled to Belgium two weeks later and this was the state of the pitch in Anderlecht's Vanden Stock Stadion. | other Photo: Varley Picture Agency
4. The road to Paris
A Billy Bremner goal from earned the Whites the win. | other Photo: Varley Picture Agency
5. The road to Paris
Norman Hunter smiles for the camera in the dressing room at full time. | other Photo: Varley Picture Agency
6. The road to Paris
The Whites received the toughest semi-final draw having been paired with Spanish giants Barcelona, who included in their ranks midfield genius Johan Cruyff and his Dutch teammate Johann Neeskens. | other Photo: Varley Picture Agency