Leeds United 3-0 Deportivo La Coruna

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In a memorable UEFA Champions League Quarter Final clash on 4 April 2001, Leeds United hosted Spanish giants Deportivo La Coruña at Elland Road. Against the odds, Leeds delivered a masterclass performance, comfortably defeating Deportivo 3-0. Goals from Ian Harte, Alan Smith, and Rio Ferdinand sent the Yorkshire club’s faithful into raptures, setting a firm foundation for their journey to the semi-finals of Europe’s elite competition. The win remains a standout moment in Leeds’ European history.