Gary Neville found himself trying to combat the reigning Ballon d'Or recipient and the World Cup winning captain en route to Manchester United's treble success 24 years ago.
That 1999 triumph remains iconic - with the Red Devils still the only English side to ever complete the feat. Before their late, late show against Bayern Munich however they had to overcome Italian champions Juventus, the side who had made the previous three Champions League finals.
United would stop them making it four on the bounce, but the Old Lady pushed them all the way and provided such a test that Neville still purrs about the Bianconeri when quizzed now. Previously he'd declared them the best side he'd ever come up against.
