The 2007/2008 UEFA Champions League final was a momentous occasion for Manchester United. The final took place on May 21, 2008, at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia. Manchester United faced Chelsea in an all-English final, and the match went down in history as one of the most dramatic and intense Champions League finals.

The regulation time ended with a 1-1 draw. Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring for Manchester United in the 26th minute, but Frank Lampard equalized for Chelsea in the 45th minute. The match remained deadlocked after extra time, and the fate of the title was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout.

In the penalty shootout, Manchester United emerged victorious, winning 6-5. Cristiano Ronaldo had his penalty saved by Chelsea’s goalkeeper Petr Čech, but United’s goalkeeper, Edwin van der Sar, made crucial saves, including the decisive save against Nicolas Anelka. The winning penalty was scored by United’s captain, Rio Ferdinand.

This triumph marked Manchester United’s third European Cup/Champions League title. Sir Alex Ferguson, the manager of Manchester United at that time, had secured his second Champions League trophy with the club. The victory in Moscow was a fitting end to a remarkable season for Manchester United, as they also clinched the Premier League title that same season.

The 2007/2008 UEFA Champions League final is remembered as a pivotal moment in Manchester United’s history and a testament to the team’s resilience and quality under Sir Alex Ferguson’s management.