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European Cup Semi Final Second Leg match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid
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European Cup Semi Final Second Leg match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid
European Cup Semi Final Second Leg match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid.
Real Madrid and Manchester United drew the match 3-3 but United advanced to their first ever European Cup Final thanks to the slender 1-0 victory in the first leg at Old Trafford.
Picture shows: United players Pat Crerand and David Sadler cant wait to get into the showers after the game.
15th May 1968
Peter Sheppard
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Madrid
Spain
OL767
Media ID 21775583
© Mirrorpix
European Champions Cup 1968 Competitions
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Relief and Exhaustion - United Players Eager for Refreshment after Epic Semi-Final Clash
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. In this print captured by Peter Sheppard, we are transported back to the intense European Cup Semi Final Second Leg match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on May 15th, 1968. Real Madrid and Manchester United battled fiercely, resulting in a thrilling 3-3 draw. However, it was United who secured their spot in their first-ever European Cup Final due to their slender 1-0 victory in the first leg at Old Trafford. The image focuses on two exhausted but elated Manchester United players - Pat Crerand and David Sadler - eagerly making their way towards the showers after an exhilarating game. Their faces reflect a mixture of relief and exhaustion as they prepare to wash away the sweat and grime accumulated during this memorable encounter. This snapshot perfectly captures the raw emotions experienced by these football warriors who gave everything they had on that fateful night. The determination etched across their faces is evidence of the immense physical effort exerted throughout the match. As we gaze upon this historic moment frozen in time, we can almost feel ourselves standing alongside these legendary players, sharing in their triumphs and tribulations. It serves as a reminder of how sport has the power to unite nations while simultaneously pushing individuals beyond their limits. Peter Sheppard's photograph encapsulates not only a significant chapter in football history but also highlights those precious moments when athletes yearn for res
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