The Whites were ten seconds from claiming a historic scalp at Elland Road back in October 2000. That was until Rivaldo pounced deep in to stoppage time to score and deny Leeds United victory against Barcelona. The equaliser meant the Whites were denied securing their place in the second phase of the Champions League and sending the Catalan giants crashing out of European's elite club competition. Lee Bowyer's stunning early free kick appeared to have sent the Whites into dreamland, but it was young goalkeeper Paul Robinson who had emerged as the real hero for 93 minutes. "All the lads are gutted," reflected defender Jonathan Woodgate at full-time while his manager David O'Leary said: "Barcelona played magnificently and, had they scored earlier, maybe it would have been easier to take." READ MORE: 16 of the most iconic Leeds United photos of all time LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
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Eirik Bakke threads the ball through despite the attentions of Barcelona's Luis Enrique. Photo: Getty
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Barcelona's Alfonso holds off Jonathan Woodgate. Photo: Getty
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All eyes on the ball for Alan Smith and Barcelona's Carlos Puyol. Photo: Getty
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Xavi celebrates with goalscorer Rivaldo after the World Player of the Year scored deep into injury time to deny Leeds United victory. Photo: Getty
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Striker Alan Smith (centre) and his teammates square up to Barcelona's Fernandez Abelardo (second left) and Carles Puyol (left) after the final whistle. Photo: Getty