After winning theFA Cupthe previous year to end a five-year trophy drought and claim their first major trophy under the management ofAlex Ferguson, United went on to achieve more success by lifting theEuropean Cup Winners' Cup– their first major trophy since theirEuropean Cuptriumph 23 years earlier – by beatingBarcelona2–1 inRotterdam, withMark Hughesscoring both goals. It was the first season back in European competitions for English clubs following the lifting of the ban which had been imposed back in 1985 due to theHeysel Stadium disaster. Get yours now!
