Champions League Final Video Highlights

Manchester United ran out winners yesterday after a penalty shootout in the Champions League Final.  Neither team could find a go ahead goal in the 2nd half, and the two English sides ended regulation locked in a 1-1 draw.  30 minutes of extra time proved the same; No Golden Goal found the back of the net despite some great chances, and the stage was set for a classic, nail biter of a shootout.

The match, which for the most part was quite tactical, showed flashes of brilliance, and Frumpzilla has taken the liberty of cataloging some of the highlights for you.  Below you'll find Cristiano Ronaldo opening up the scoring with a great goal in the 26th minute, his 42nd of the campaign.  Make the jump for several other key plays, as well as the penalty shootout in its entirety.  Enjoy.

Ballack misses a great chance for Chelsea in the 34th minute, and Wayne Rooney begins a nearly lethal coutner attack for United after the corner.  Nice bit of end-to-end action here, as well as some brillant saves from Chelsea keeper Petr Cech.

United Striker Carlos Tevez fails to capitalize on yet another incisive United counter attack in the 43rd minute.

Frank Lampard nabs the equalizer for Chelsea only moments before half time

Cristiano Ronaldo narrowly escapes what could have been a nasty compound fracture after a dangerous challenge from fellow countryman Ricardo Carvalho

Ivorian striker Didier Drogba nearly gives Chelsea the lead in the 78th minute, but can only manage the post.  Great effort nonetheless.

United is saved by the woodwork in extra time as Frank Lampard misses what probably should have been the Golden Goal, not to mention his 2nd of the match

Minutes later at the other end, Chelsea/England captain John Terry denies United legend Ryan Giggs an even better chance.  Giggs became the all-time leader in appearances for United in this match, passing Sir Bobby Charlton.  Giggsy should have put this one away to make the night extra special.

As fatigue and frustration set in, Didier Drogba gets sent off for Chelsea, and deservedly so, just before the match is set to go to penalties.  Tommy "Lucky Charms" Smythe provides some comic relief.

Last but not least, we have all the drama and spectacle of the penalty shootout.  It was a good one.