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The '''2009 UEFA Champions League Final''' will be the 54th final of the [[UEFA Champions League]] [[Association football|football]] tournament and the 17th final under the current format. The final will be played at the 72,698-capacity [[Stadio Olimpico]] in [[Rome]], the home of [[A.S. Roma|Roma]] and [[S.S. Lazio|Lazio]], on 27 May 2009,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/news/kind=1/newsid=727025.html |title=2008/09 Access list |accessdate=14 January 2009 |publisher=uefa.com |date=2008-06-25}}</ref> for the fourth time following [[1977 European Cup Final|1977]], [[1984 European Cup Final|1984]] and [[1996 UEFA Champions League Final|1996]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sntv.com/events/24/ |title=Champions League Final - Rome, Italy |accessdate=14 January 2009 |publisher=sntv.com |date=2008-05-27}}</ref> |
The '''2009 UEFA Champions League Final''' will be the 54th final of the [[UEFA Champions League]] [[Association football|football]] tournament and the 17th final under the current format. The final will be played at the 72,698-capacity [[Stadio Olimpico]] in [[Rome]], the home of [[A.S. Roma|Roma]] and [[S.S. Lazio|Lazio]], on 27 May 2009,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/news/kind=1/newsid=727025.html |title=2008/09 Access list |accessdate=14 January 2009 |publisher=uefa.com |date=2008-06-25}}</ref> for the fourth time following [[1977 European Cup Final|1977]], [[1984 European Cup Final|1984]] and [[1996 UEFA Champions League Final|1996]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sntv.com/events/24/ |title=Champions League Final - Rome, Italy |accessdate=14 January 2009 |publisher=sntv.com |date=2008-05-27}}</ref> |
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It is not known who the match will be contested by, however the most likely is [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]], as they are currently beating [[Arsenal FC| Arsenal]] |
It is not known who the match will be contested by, however the most likely is [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]], as they are currently beating [[Arsenal FC| Arsenal]] 4-0 on aggregate, and either [[FC Barcelona|Barcelona]] or [[Chelsea F.C.|Chelsea]]. This will be the fifth year in a row in which the final involves at least one [[England|English]] team. The current holders of the trophy are [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] of the [[Premier League]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/competitions/ucl/history/season=2008/round=15109/match=301604/index.html |title=United strike gold in shoot-out |accessdate=14 January 2009 |work=uefa.com |publisher=Union of European Football Associations |date=22 May 2008 }}</ref> |
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Event | UEFA Champions League 2008–09 |
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Date | 27 May 2009 |
Venue | Stadio Olimpico, Rome |
The 2009 UEFA Champions League Final will be the 54th final of the UEFA Champions League football tournament and the 17th final under the current format. The final will be played at the 72,698-capacity Stadio Olimpico in Rome, the home of Roma and Lazio, on 27 May 2009,[1] for the fourth time following 1977, 1984 and 1996.[2]
It is not known who the match will be contested by, however the most likely is Manchester United, as they are currently beating Arsenal 4-0 on aggregate, and either Barcelona or Chelsea. This will be the fifth year in a row in which the final involves at least one English team. The current holders of the trophy are Manchester United of the Premier League.[3]
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References
- ^ "2008/09 Access list". uefa.com. 2008-06-25. Retrieved 14 January 2009.
- ^ "Champions League Final - Rome, Italy". sntv.com. 2008-05-27. Retrieved 14 January 2009.
- ^ "United strike gold in shoot-out". uefa.com. Union of European Football Associations. 22 May 2008. Retrieved 14 January 2009.