The date of May 25 is remembered by many supporters for the miracle of Istanbul in 2005 but, long before that drama against AC Milan, the same day was the start of the club’s love affair with the competition.
Goals from Terry McDermott, Tommy Smith and an ice-cool penalty by Phil Neal established Bob Paisley’s men as the undisputed kings of Europe.
First published in the official matchday programme for last Sunday’s Premier League finale against Middlesbrough, we now reflect on that landmark triumph four decades ago courtesy of classic archive quotes from the players who wore the red shirt that night.