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
7. The road to Paris
It was Billy Bremner who gave Leeds a dream start with a goal after only nine minutes and became the first player to score against Barcelona in the competition that season. | other Photo: Varley Picture Agency
8. The road to Paris
Manager Jimmy Armfield left out Norman Hunter and Peter Lorimer, so that Paul Madeley could man-mark Johan Cruyff and Terry Yorath could provide the extra defensive cover. | other Photo: Varley Picture Agency
9. The road to Paris
Barcelona equalised when Johan Cruyff rolled a free-kick sideways for Juan Manuel Asensi to crack his shot past David Stewart. | other Photo: Varley Picture Agency
10. The road to Paris
Elland Road was rocking as a late Allan Clarke winner gave the Whites a 2-1 win. | other Photo: Varley Picture Agency
11. The road to Paris
Were you among the Elland Road crowd that Wednesday night in April 1975? | other Photo: Varley Picture Agency
12. The road to Paris
United in the Nou Camp. From left to right, back row, Norman Hunter, Peter Lorimer, Paul Madeley, David Stewart, Gordon McQueen, Joe Jordan. Left to right, front row, Terry Yorath, Allan Clarke, Billy Bremner, Frank Gray and Trevor Cherry. | Getty Photo: Getty