Although the final score read 3-2 in Manchester’s favour, Bayern made it through to the next round, thanks to their away goals advantage.

Arjen Robben and his Bayern team mates celebrate his second goal at the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final, April 7th, 2010

The ten-man United squad couldn’t manage to hold on. Bayern Munich’s Robben helped his team through to the semi-finals with a beautiful volley. Earlier, United opened the scoring through Darren Gibson (3′), which was followed by Nani’s (7′) back heel goal. Nani added another in the 41st minute, United looked like they could sail through into the next round. However, Olic pulled one back two minutes after Nani had scored his second.

After the interval, United defender- Rafael was sent-off for his second bookable offence. Ferguson reacted by taking Rooney off and strengthened the back line with John O’Shea. Nani nearly scored his hat-trick through one of Valencia’s fantastic break, but it wasn’t meant to be.

It took a phenomenal goal from Robben (71′), that flew past Van der Sar into the far corner, to beat the hosts.