2008 final highlights: Man United 1-1 Chelsea (6-5 pens) | Video History
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www.uefa.comHere are the latest publicly known updates about the 2008 UEFA Champions League final as of now:
- The 2008 final was contested by Manchester United and Chelsea at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, with United winning 6–5 on penalties after a 1–1 draw in extra time. Ronaldo opened the scoring for United and Lampard equalized for Chelsea; Drogba was sent off late in the match .
- Edwin van der Sar was widely praised for his role in the penalty shootout, making the decisive save to secure United’s third European Cup/UEFA Champions League title. The match is often remembered for the dramatic shootout and Sir Alex Ferguson’s interactions around stoppages and late moments .
- For historical context, this final marked the first all-English final since 1984, and it was Manchester United’s third Champions League title. Chelsea’s Didier Drogba and other key players featured prominently in the narrative of the match .
If you’d like, I can pull a concise timeline of the match events, notable moments in the penalty shootout, or provide a quick comparison of this final with other English club finals. I can also link to official highlights or full-match videos if you want to rewatch specific moments.