Wayne Rooney's top three Champions League moments

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Wayne Rooney will face Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu tonight and Cristiano Ronaldo will face his former club. In Jose Mourinho’s words, “its the match the world has been waiting for”.

It’s definitely going to be a cracker of a game. But what are the United star’s favourite Champions League moments?

Here are Wayne Rooney’s top three Champions League moments:

3. Manchester United 3-2 AC Milan – April 24, 2007

“My two goals against AC Milan in the semi-final at Old Trafford in 2007 was one of my favourite moments of my career. It was a massive game and to score two goals was brilliant.”

Here’s a video of that match

2. Manchester United 6-2 Fenerbahce – September 29, 2004

“Hat-trick on my Manchester United debut. It was something I could only dream about, and do it on my debut at Old Trafford and at such a young age was something I will never forget.”

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1. Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea (United with 6-5 on penalties) – May 21, 2008

“Winning the Champions League is a massive achievement and one of the biggest in my career, something I’m really proud of.”

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