What Are Your Favourite Football Memories

Time To Reminisce: Manchester United v Barcelona 1984

Welcome to a new series of articles where we look at some of the greatest ever football matches involving Greater Manchester's teams.

First up we look at Manchester United v Barcelona from 1984


Context: United lost the first leg of the 1984 Cup Winners Cup Quarter Final 2-0. A Barcelona side, featuring the late Diego Maradona, were expected to comfortably hold out on the night.

Watch: 2 minute highlights

What do people say about the game?

In 2014, Arthur Albiston told the Guardian: "The atmosphere inside Old Trafford that night as the most intense he has ever experienced." Read More 

One United fan was asked on Twitter about his favourite United, he replied: "A bit obvious but United versus Barca 1984, cried like a good one !!"

Was this your favourite game?

If it was, let us know on Twitter

If it wasn't, have a look at this story and comment with your favourite football memory. Read More 

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