Champions League: Solskjaer starts on the bench for United

So after Liverpool’s exit from the Champions League, it was left to Manchester United to fly the flag for England in Europe.

Champions League: Solskjaer starts on the bench for United
Wed, 10 Apr, 2002 - 20:36

So after Liverpool’s exit from the Champions League, it was left to Manchester United to fly the flag for England in Europe.

Leading 2-0 from the first leg, United were odds-on favourites to overcome Deportivo La Coruna and set up a semi-final against Liverpool’s conquerors, Bayer Leverkusen.

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