Outrage and injustice remain the overriding emotions for a generation of Leeds United fans who were in Paris that night. 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 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. The road to Paris
Enjoy these memories charting Leeds United's journey to the 1975 European Cup Final against Bayern Munich in Paris. PIC: YPN | YPN Photo: YPN
2. 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. | Varley Picture Agency Photo: Varley Picture Agency
3. 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. | Varley Picture Agency Photo: Varley Picture Agency
4. 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. | Varley Picture Agency Photo: Varley Picture Agency
5. The road to Paris
A Billy Bremner goal from earned the Whites the win. | Varley Picture Agency Photo: Varley Picture Agency
6. The road to Paris
Norman Hunter smiles for the camera in the dressing room at full time. | Varley Picture Agency Photo: Varley Picture Agency