The 2001 UEFA Cup Final was the final match of the 2000–01 UEFA Cup, Europe’s secondary club football competition. The showpiece event was contested between Liverpool of England and Deportivo Alavés of Spain at the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, Germany on Wednesday 16 May 2001, to decide the winner of the UEFA Cup. Two-time winners Liverpool were appearing in their third final, whereas Alavés were appearing in the final for the first time. The final saw Liverpool win due to an own golden goal. Combined with beating Birmingham City on penalties to win the League Cup and with victory in the 2001 FA Cup Final, the win secured a unique Treble for Houllier and his club. Westfalenstadion, Dortmund, 16 maggio 2001 Liverpool FC 5 – 4 Deportivo Alavés Liverpool: Sander Westerveld, Markus Babbel, Sami Hyypiä ( C ), Stéphane Henchoz ’56, Jamie Carragher, Gary McAllister, Dietmar Hamann, Steven Gerrard, Danny Murphy, Emile Heskey ’65, Michael Owen ’79, Manager: Gérard Houllier Vladimir Smicer ’56, Robbie Fowler ’65, Patrik Berger ’79 Deportivo Alaves: Martín Herrera, Cosmin Contra, Antonio Karmona ( C ), Oscar Téllez, Dan Eggen ’23, Delfí Geli, Jordi Cruyff, Ivan Tomic, Hermes Desio, Martín Astudillo ’46, Javi Moreno ’65, Manager:José Manuel Esnal ‘Mané’ Iván Alonso ’23, Magno Mocelin ’46, Pablo ’65 Goals: 4′ 1-0 L: Markus Babbel; 16′ 2-0 L: Steven Gerrard; 27′ 2-1 A: Iván Alonso; 41′ 3-1 L: Gary McAllister (rig); 48′ 3-2 A: Javi Moreno; 51′ 3-3 A: Javi Moreno; 73′ 4-3 L: Robbie …
In this video, former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez joins Dan Walker in the Football Focus studio to give extended in-depth view on who will achieve success in the Premier League this season. Rafa chats about: Manure, Ashley Young & David De Gea. Arsenal & their problems. Chelsea. His beloved Liverpool & the money spent. Man City. Kun Aguero’s strong legs! Mancini. Spurs. Plus Rafa gives his thoughts on returning to management in England. YNWA Rafa
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