Watching: The best compilation of Uefa champions league 2008/2009 [Step by step] - The Spanish press are in collective agreement that tonight's Champions League final could be one of the most memorable matches in history. -The 2008--09 UEFA Champions League was the 54th edition of Europe's premier club football tournament and the 17th edition under the current UEFA Champions League format. The final was played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on 27 May 2009. It was the eighth time the European Cup final has been held in Italy and the fourth time it has been held at the Stadio Olimpico. The final was contested by the defending champions, Manchester United, and Barcelona, who last won the tournament in 2006. Barcelona won the match 2--0, with goals from Samuel Eto'o and Lionel Messi, and secured The Treble in the process. Cyprus's Anorthosis and BATE of Belarus were the first ever teams from their countries to qualify for the group stage. Romanian side CFR Cluj and Russian champions Zenit Saint Petersburg also made their Champions League debuts. Uefa Champions League 2008/2009 all goals full highlights [Semifinal & Final] Cristiano ronaldo vs Lionel messi | The Masterpiece | Final CL