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20022002 Champions League final volleyZidane scores an iconic left-foot volley to win the European CupOn 15 May 2002, Zidane scored one of football's most celebrated goals, a dipping left-foot volley from the edge of the box off a Roberto Carlos cross, to give Real Madrid a 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League final at Hampden Park, Glasgow. The goal secured Real Madrid's ninth European Cup and is frequently ranked among the greatest goals in the competition's history. It remains the signature moment of his club career.
2002Zidane volley wins the Champions League finalReal Madrid beat Bayer Leverkusen in GlasgowIn the European Cup final at Hampden Park on 15 May 2002, Real Madrid beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1 to claim a ninth title in the competition. The match is remembered for a left-foot volley by Zinedine Zidane, often called one of the greatest goals scored in a final. It capped Real Madrid's 'Galacticos' era.