For Liverpool there was the hope they could put a club with a great history back amongst Europe's elite.

It has been two decades since Liverpool have appeared in a European Cup Final.

Chelsea have never been there, but new money is winning the battle with the old order.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez sent out his predicted side, with Milan Baros back up front and Igor Biscan and Dietmar Hamann as a defensive midfield shield to allow Steven Gerrard the space to attack.

Chelsea had Arjen Robben on the bench, still not fully over his ankle injury, but Damien Duff's hamstring problem did not allow him even that far.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho had Geremi at full-back in place of Glen Johnson from the goalless first leg.