Borussia Dortmund, semi-final, 23 April 1997

United's first European Cup semi-final since 1969 saw them lose 1-0 away with every confidence of progressing, but Lars Ricken's eighth-minute goal at Old Trafford and a host of misses, including spectacular overhead kicks by Eric Cantona, secured a 1-0 win for the Germans.

Bayer Leverkusen, semi-final, 1 May 2002

United went into the tie having been rocked by David Beckham's broken metatarsal. The upcoming Michael Ballack scored in the 2-2 draw at Old Trafford. Roy Keane put United ahead in the return only for Oliver Neuville to equalise and Diego Forlán to spurn chances as United went out.

Bayern Munich, quarter-final, 7 April 2010

Ten-man Manchester United crashed out on away goals thanks to a wonder strike by Arjen Robben at Old Trafford. From a seemingly impregnable position, three goals on the night and two in front on aggregate, United's world collapsed in a six-minute spell either side of the interval.