Leeds' European dream

Leeds shake hands with the AC Milan team

Leeds United faced formidable opposition in the first stage of the tournament and now face a tough journey through phase 2. BBC Sport Online chronicles their progress.

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Barcelona 4-0 Leeds United

Ian Harte and Gary Kelly are dejected after Leeds' defeat

Leeds United begin their European campaign in devastating fashion, falling to Barcelona at the height of their injury crisis.

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Leeds 1-0 AC Milan

Lee Bowyer scores the winning goal against Milan

Leeds finally see results with a confident victory at Elland Road over Italian giants AC Milan. Lee Bowyer grabs the winner in the dying minutes of the match

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Leeds United 6-0 Besiktas

Nigel Martyn celebrates the team's win against Besiktas

Leeds' growing confidence shows with a stunning victory over the Turkish side. The Elland Road crowd are treated to a goal fest with 5 players scoring, including new-boy Matteo.

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Besiktas 0-0 Leeds United

Maximun security is laid on as Leeds travel to Turkey

A return to Turkey for Leeds sees high security and dire warnings to the Leeds fans. However, the match ends up in a well-behaved draw.

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Leeds United 1-1 Barcelona

Rivaldo spoils the Leeds party in extra time

Formidable opposition but Leeds deliver the goods, Bowyer striking early on to put Leeds ahead. Rivaldo spoils the party in the dying seconds of injury time, by grabbing an equaliser.

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AC Milan 1-1 Leeds United

A crucial game as Leeds need a draw to ensure qualification. Dominic Matteo provides the break with a goal just before half-time and Leeds manage to keep Milan at bay long enough to force a draw and go through.

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