Manchester United's Champions League defeat against Bayern Munich last night means they have gone out at the quarterfinal stage for the third time in four years.

March 18th, 1998

Man Utd - 1, Monaco - 1 (Agg: 1-1. United lost on away goals)

United looked odds-on to progress to the semi-finals after drawing the first leg 0-0 in Monaco. However, weakened by injuries, they never really recovered from David Trezeguet's fifth-minute goal and went out on the away goals rule.

April 19th, 2000

Man Utd - 2, Real Madrid - 3 (United lost 3-2 on aggregate)

Alex Ferguson's fears after his side drew 0-0 in the Bernabeu were confirmed in the return leg at Old Trafford as United sank to only their fourth home defeat in Europe. Real went 3-0 ahead and held on to win, despite a gallant late fightback by United.