Legendary Moments contender: Gullit on 1989
Friday, March 13, 2015
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"You don't realise it so much at the time," said Ruud Gullit as he reflected on AC Milan's demolition of Real Madrid CF in 1989 – one of UEFA's 60 Legendary Moments.
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Arrigo Sacchi's AC Milan arguably reached their magnificent peak in 1989 – on their way to lifting the European Champion Clubs' Cup – with a mesmering 5-0 demolition of Real Madrid CF. "You don't realise it so much at the time you play, you realise it after that," said Ruud Gullit.
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After a 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabéu in their European Cup semi-final first leg, Madrid were brushed aside in the return as the Rossoneri produced a stunning display with five different scorers. They duly went on to land the trophy for the first time in 30 years.
"We always wanted new goals all the time. The Italians were very, very nervous, very intense," said Gullit. "We [Dutch players] gave something to them – they got a little bit more relaxed – and they gave us something, to be a little bit more serious."
