2008–09 UEFA Champions League 2008–09 UEFA Champions League The 2008–09 UEFA Champions League was the 54th edition of Europe's premier club football tournament and the 17th edition under the current UEFA Champions League format. The final was played at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome on 27 May 2009. It was the eighth time the European Cup final has been held in Italy and the fourth time it has been held at the Stadio Olimpico. The final was contested by the defending champions, Manchester United, and Barcelona, who had last won the tournament in 2006. Barcelona won the match 2–0, with goals from Samuel Eto'o
2008–09 CEV Champions League 2009 February 11–12, 2009 February 18–19, 2009 March 3–4, 2009 March 11–12, 2009 O2 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic, 4 & 5 April 2009 April 4, 2009 April 5, 2009 April 5, 2009 Winners: 2008–09 CEV Champions League The CEV Champions League is the highest level of European club volleyball in the 2008–09 season. The number of participants on the basis of ranking list for European Cup Competitions: 24 teams will be drawn to 6 pools of 4 teams each. The 1st – 2nd ranked and four with best score 3rd teams ranked will qualify for the Play-off 1/8 finals. The