Manchester United Quiz | 2007-08 UEFA Champions League | Only True Football Fans Can Score 10/10

The 2007–08 UEFA Champions League is considered one of the defining moments in the history of Manchester United. Under Sir Alex Ferguson’s guidance, the Red Devils secured their third European crown. United’s campaign was built on consistency and determination. Cristiano Ronaldo played a pivotal role, delivering standout performances throughout the tournament. They displayed remarkable resilience, teamwork, and tactical brilliance, rising to every challenge and delivering in key moments.

Now, it’s time to test your knowledge of United’s historic European triumph! Take the quiz and find out, with questions covering crucial matches, defining moments, and key players. Answer all questions and check your score at the end.

Quiz Questions

Q1: Which city hosted the 2008 UEFA Champions League Final?

The final was played at Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, on 21 May 2008.

Q2: Which Man United player scored the opening goal in the 2008 Champions League Final?

Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 26th minute of the final with a header. He later won the 2008 Ballon d’Or.

Q3: Which Man United player missed his penalty during the shootout in the 2008 Champions League Final?

Interesting one! The moment is often forgotten because John Terry slipped and missed Chelsea’s decisive penalty. It was none other than Cristiano Ronaldo, who missed United’s third penalty in the shootout.

Q4: Which goalkeeper saved Nicolas Anelka’s penalty to win the 2008 Champions League for the Red Devils?

Edwin van der Sar saved Nicolas Anelka’s penalty in the shootout. The Dutch goalkeeper guessed correctly and dived to his left to make the decisive save.

Q5: During the 2008 Champions League Final, Ryan Giggs broke Sir Bobby Charlton’s appearance record for Manchester United. What was his new total?

Ryan Giggs came on as a substitute in the 2008 Champions League Final vs Chelsea. By doing so, he surpassed Sir Bobby Charlton’s record of 758 appearances for Manchester United. Giggs’ new total became 759 appearances.

Q6: Who scored the decisive goal across the two legs when Manchester United faced Lyon in the Round of 16?

Manchester United faced French champions Lyon in the Round of 16. The first leg in France ended 1–1. In the second leg at Old Trafford, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the only goal, securing a 2–1 aggregate victory for United.

Q7: Which Italian club did Manchester United defeat in the quarter-finals of the 2007–08 Champions League?

Manchester United faced Italian side AS Roma in the quarter-finals. The Red Devils managed to win both legs with agrregate being 3-0 and comfortably progressed to the semi-finals.

Q8: Which Man United midfielder scored the famous long-range winner against Barcelona in the semi-final second leg at Old Trafford?

After a goalless first leg in Spain, it was Paul Scholes’s spectacular long-range strike at Old Trafford that decided the entire tie.

Q9: Which Man United player missed an early penalty during the first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Barcelona?

In the first leg at Camp Nou, Manchester United had a golden opportunity in the 3rd minute to take the lead when they were awarded a penalty. However, Cristiano Ronaldo failed to convert it, as his effort was saved by Víctor Valdés.

Q10: Which Chelsea striker was sent off in extra time of the 2008 Champions League Final after an altercation with Nemanja Vidić?

Extra time in the final saw tempers flare between players from both teams. During a confrontation, Didier Drogba slapped Nemanja Vidić, prompting referee Lubos Michel to show him a red card.

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