The Kings of Europe

Manchester United were crowned Kings of Europe after a breath-taking victory over Bayern Munich in the pressure-cooker atmosphere of the Nou Camp.

BBC News Online looks back at an unforgettable victory and toasts the team that had already landed the Premiership and FA Cup in a remarkable season.

United crowned kings of Europe
Manchester United completed a unique treble, after a stunning victory in the European Cup thanks to injury-time goals from Sheringham and Solksjaer.

Fergie modest despite victory
European Cup winning manager, Alex Ferguson, praised the spirit of his players, but admitted he thought they had thrown it all away.

Barcelona: Quotes at a glance
BBC News Online rounds-up the quotes from a memorable evening at the Nou Camp stadium.

  Listen to the highlights of the match.

Barcelona: Victory in pictures

European final - key moments

Matthaus: United were lucky
Bayern Munich's disappointment was obvious at the end of the match as victory was snatched away from them.

Bayern fans distraught
German football fans are in a state of shock following Manchester United's stunning defeat of Bayern Munich in the final of the European Cup.

Arise Sir Alex?
From the shipyards of the Clyde to all-conquering football glory, the Guv'nor from Govan is finally smiling.

In squad we trust
Manchester United's European Cup-winning goalscorers prove that Alex Ferguson's strategy of rotating players within his squad is the key to success in modern football.

Schmeichel goes out with a bang
Manchester United's European Cup victory over Bayern Munich proved a fitting finale for goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel - who leaves Old Trafford after eight years.

Are Man Utd the best ever club side?
Manchester United secured a unique treble by adding the European Cup to the FA Cup and Premiership title with victory in Barcelona - but are they the best ever?

City's muted salute to United
Manchester United's win fails to set the City of London alight - but it will add millions to the value of the club in the long term.

The architects of Old Trafford
Two men stand head and shoulders above all Manchester United managers - Sir Matt Busby and Alex Ferguson. But how do they compare?

United '68 v United '99
If the two great teams were to face each other, which would win?

United do the double
Defeating Newcastle United in the FA Cup final, the Reds complete the double - match report.

United's road to Wembley
Winning the FA Cup may have been the least of Manchester United's achievements in a sensational season - but the road to Wembley was still no easy ride.

Glorious United crowned champions
Jubilant scenes erupt at Old Trafford as Manchester United beat Tottenham 2-1 to secure their fifth championship in seven years.

The league never lies
Winning the league proved to be just the first of three stunning victories for Manchester United but Arsenal took the race for the title right down to the wire.

Key moments from BBC radio and television's coverage of the drama of the treble victory.

  Kevin Bocquet reports from an ecstatic Manchester.

  Alex Ferguson: "The greatest moment of my life"

  Fans all over the world
Manchester United supporters around the globe are over the moon - including Roy Keane's cousin in this report from New York.

  Liverpool FC supporter Donna says even she's delighted for Manchester United