UEFA Champions League: Top 10 Goals of All Time

Throughout the history of the UEFA Champions League, there have been many memorable goals.

From a late winner in stoppage time to an amazing long range shot, the Champions League has seen some fantastic goals over the years.

With this in mind, here are ten of the most important goals in Champions League history.

Lionel Messi (2009 Final)

The goal that put the debate over who is the best footballer in the world to rest, Lionel Messi scored via a header to give Barcelona a 2-0 lead over Manchester United.

This goal pretty much secured a title for the Catalan side to complete a historic treble. 

Didier Drogba (2008 Semifinal)

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LONDON - APRIL 30: Didier Drogba of Chelsea celebrates with Ricardo Carvalho as he scores their first goal during the UEFA Champions League Semi Final 2nd leg match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on April 30, 2008 in London, England. (

The goal that secured Chelsea their first ever Champions League final appearance, Didier Drogba scored in extra time against Liverpool in what ultimately proved to be the winning goal of the match in one of the most memorable ties in recent memory.

Basile Boli (1993 Final)

A late first half goal in the 1993 Champions League final, Basile Boli's goal led to Marseille winning their first-ever Champions League by deposing AC Milan.

Skip ahead to 1:55 in the video to see the goal.

Paul Scholes (2008 Semifinal)

After being suspended in the 1999 Champions League final, Paul Scholes made no mistake as he unleashed an absolute strike to get Manchester United into the 2008 Champions League final.

Zinedine Zidane (2002 Final)

With the score tied at one at the end of the first half in the 2002 Champions League final, Zinedine Zidane was able to strike a beautiful shot into the top corner to give Real Madrid a 2-1 lead they would never relinquish to win their ninth Champions League.

Xabi Alonso (2005 Final)

The tying goal in the 2005 Champions League final to complete the first half of the Miracle of Istanbul. Of course Liverpool were able to secure their fifth Champions League title in a penalty shootout.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (1999 Final)

The winning goal of the 1999 Champions League final, Ole Gunner Solskjaer was able to redirect into a corner to complete the treble for Manchester United.

Andres Iniesta (2009 Semifinal)

The goal that got Barcelona into the 2009 Champions League final, Andres Iniesta was able to start a resume of scoring important late winners at Stamford Bridge with Barcelona down to ten men.

Teddy Sheringham (1999 Final)

The tying goal in the 1999 Champions League final, Teddy Sheringham was able to redirect a shot by Ryan Giggs in stoppage time to start one of the greatest comebacks in football history.

Steven Gerrard (2004 Group Stage)

The Miracle of Istanbul never would have happened without a goal from Steven Gerrard against Olympiakos in the dying minutes of the 2004 Group Stage.