What was the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League?

The 2005-06 UEFA Champions League was the 51st season of UEFA's premier European club football tournament and the 14th since its rebranding from the European Cup. It featured 74 teams from 50 UEFA member associations, commencing with the first qualifying round on July 12, 2005, and concluding with the final on May 17, 2006.

Which two teams contested the final of the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League, and what was the venue?

The final of the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League was contested between FC Barcelona and Arsenal F.C. The match took place on May 17, 2006, at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France.

What was the final score of the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League final, and who scored the winning goal?

The final score was 2-1 in favor of Barcelona. Samuel Eto'o scored Barcelona's equalizer in the 76th minute, and Juliano Belletti scored the winning goal five minutes later, securing the title for Barcelona.

What significant event occurred early in the 2006 UEFA Champions League final regarding Arsenal's goalkeeper?

In the 18th minute of the final, Arsenal's goalkeeper Jens Lehmann was sent off, becoming the first player to be dismissed in a European Cup final. This red card put Arsenal at a disadvantage for the remainder of the match.

How did Liverpool qualify for the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League, given they did not finish in a qualifying position in their domestic league?

Liverpool, the defending champions from the 2004-05 season, were granted special dispensation by UEFA to defend their title. This was because they did not qualify through their league position, allowing them entry into the competition's first qualifying round.

What was the rule change implemented by UEFA regarding defending champions starting from the season following the 2005-06 tournament?

Following the 2005-06 season, UEFA reserved a guaranteed spot in the group stage for the defending champions, irrespective of their final league standing in their domestic competition.

How many teams participated in the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League, and how many associations were represented?

A total of 74 teams participated in the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League. These teams came from 49 of UEFA's 52 member associations, with Liechtenstein, Andorra, and San Marino being the exceptions that did not organize domestic leagues or participate.

On what basis were the number of participating teams for each UEFA association determined for the 2005-06 Champions League?

The number of participating teams for each association was determined by the association's ranking based on the UEFA country coefficients from the 1999-2000 to 2003-04 seasons.

How did the UEFA country coefficient ranking translate into the number of teams qualifying from associations ranked 1-3?

Associations ranked 1 through 3 in the UEFA country coefficients were allocated four qualifying spots each for the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League.

Which association ranked 4th in the UEFA country coefficients and how many teams did it qualify?

Germany was ranked 4th in the UEFA country coefficients, and as a result, it qualified three teams for the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League.

How many teams qualified from associations ranked 16 through 50, excluding Liechtenstein, Andorra, and San Marino?

Associations ranked from 16 to 50, with the exception of Liechtenstein, Andorra, and San Marino, each qualified one team for the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League.

What was the specific impact of Liverpool's title defense status on the team allocation for the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League?

As the reigning champions, Liverpool received an additional entry into the competition. Despite not qualifying through their domestic league position, they were entered into the first qualifying round, which altered the standard access list for other associations.

Which association's champion was promoted from the third qualifying round to the group stage due to Liverpool's special entry?

Due to Liverpool's entry in the first qualifying round instead of the group stage, the champion of association 10, Turkey, was promoted from the third qualifying round directly into the group stage.

What were the dates for the qualifying rounds and the competition proper of the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League?

The qualifying rounds took place from July 12 to August 24, 2005, while the competition proper began on September 13, 2005, and concluded with the final on May 17, 2006.

How many teams entered the second qualifying round of the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League?

A total of 28 teams entered the second qualifying round of the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League. These included the 12 winners from the first qualifying round, plus 10 champions from associations ranked 17-26, and 6 second-placed teams from associations ranked 10-15.

What was the aggregate score between Levadia Tallinn and Dinamo Tbilisi in the first qualifying round?

In the first qualifying round, Levadia Tallinn lost to Dinamo Tbilisi with an aggregate score of 1-2. Levadia won the first leg 1-0, but Dinamo Tbilisi won the second leg 2-0.

Which team advanced to the third qualifying round after a penalty shootout in the second qualifying round?

Club Brugge advanced to the third qualifying round after their second-round tie against Vålerenga Fotball ended 1-1 after extra time, and they won the penalty shootout 4-3.

Which teams qualified from Group A for the knockout stage?

From Group A, Juventus and Bayern Munich qualified for the knockout stage. Juventus finished first with 15 points, and Bayern Munich finished second with 13 points.

Which team finished last in Group B of the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League group stage?

Sparta Prague finished last in Group B with 2 points, failing to advance from the group stage.

What was the outcome for Werder Bremen and Udinese in Group C, and where did they advance?

Werder Bremen finished second in Group C with 7 points, advancing to the knockout stage. Udinese finished third with 4 points, transferring to the UEFA Cup.

Which team topped Group D, and what was their final point total?

Villarreal CF topped Group D with 10 points, qualifying for the knockout stage. They remained undefeated throughout the group stage.

How many teams from England participated in the group stage of the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League?

Four teams from England participated in the group stage: Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United.

Which teams advanced from Group E to the knockout stage, and which team transferred to the UEFA Cup?

AC Milan and PSV Eindhoven advanced to the knockout stage from Group E, finishing first and second respectively. Schalke 04 finished third and transferred to the UEFA Cup.

What was the aggregate score between Arsenal and Juventus in the quarter-finals?

Arsenal defeated Juventus in the quarter-finals with an aggregate score of 2-0. Arsenal won the first leg 2-0 at home and drew the second leg 0-0 away.

Which two teams contested the semi-finals, and what were the aggregate results?

The semi-finals featured Arsenal against Villarreal and AC Milan against Barcelona. Arsenal advanced by defeating Villarreal 1-0 on aggregate, while Barcelona overcame AC Milan 1-0 on aggregate.

Who was the top goalscorer in the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League, and how many goals did they score?

The top goalscorer was Andriy Shevchenko of Milan, who scored 9 goals during the tournament. He played 950 minutes.

How many goals did Ronaldinho score in the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League, and for which club did he play?

Ronaldinho scored 7 goals for FC Barcelona in the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League, playing 1078 minutes.

What was the attendance figure for the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League final?

The attendance for the final match at the Stade de France was 79,610 spectators.

Who refereed the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League final?

The final was refereed by Terje Hauge from Norway.

Which teams qualified for the knockout stage from Group F?

Olympique Lyonnais and Real Madrid qualified for the knockout stage from Group F. Lyon finished first with 16 points, and Real Madrid finished second with 10 points.

What happened to Liverpool and Chelsea in Group G, and where did they finish?

Liverpool finished first in Group G with 12 points, advancing to the knockout stage. Chelsea finished second with 11 points, also advancing to the knockout stage.

Which team topped Group H, and what was their final point tally?

Internazionale topped Group H with 13 points, qualifying for the knockout stage. Rangers finished second with 7 points, also advancing.

What tie-breaking criteria were used in the group stage if teams were level on points?

The tie-breaking criteria, in order, were: points earned in head-to-head matches between tied teams, total goals scored in head-to-head matches, away goals scored in head-to-head matches, cumulative goal difference in all group matches, total goals scored in all group matches, and finally, the higher UEFA coefficient going into the competition.

Which five teams made their debut appearances in the group stage of the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League?

The five teams making their debut appearances in the group stage were Artmedia Bratislava, Real Betis, FC Thun, Udinese Calcio, and Villarreal CF.

What was the aggregate score between Arsenal and Real Madrid in the Round of 16?

Arsenal defeated Real Madrid in the Round of 16 with an aggregate score of 1-0. Arsenal won the first leg 1-0 away, and the second leg ended 0-0.

Which Italian club did Juventus defeat in the quarter-finals?

Juventus was eliminated in the quarter-finals by fellow Italian club AC Milan, losing 1-0 on aggregate after a 0-0 draw in the first leg and a 1-0 loss in the second leg.

What was the aggregate score between Villarreal and Inter Milan in the quarter-finals?

Villarreal advanced past Inter Milan in the quarter-finals with an aggregate score of 2-2, winning on the away goals rule. Villarreal drew the first leg 2-1 away and the second leg 1-1 at home.

Which teams played in the semi-finals, and what were their respective opponents?

The semi-finalists were Arsenal, Villarreal, AC Milan, and Barcelona. Arsenal played against Villarreal, and AC Milan played against Barcelona.

What was the final goal tally for the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League season, and what was the average number of goals per match?

A total of 285 goals were scored in the 125 matches played during the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League. This averaged to 2.28 goals per match.

What was the total attendance for the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League tournament, and what was the average attendance per match?

The total attendance for the tournament was 5,133,156 spectators, averaging 41,065 spectators per match.

Which team was eliminated in the Round of 16 by a narrow margin after drawing both legs?

Rangers were eliminated in the Round of 16 by Villarreal with an aggregate score of 3-3, losing on the away goals rule after drawing both legs 2-2 and 1-1.

How many times had FC Barcelona won the European Cup/Champions League before the 2005-06 season?

Before winning the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League, FC Barcelona had won the competition once previously.

What was the final standing of Arsenal in the 2004-05 FA Premier League that qualified them for the 2005-06 Champions League?

Arsenal finished second in the 2004-05 FA Premier League, which secured their spot in the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League group stage.

Which team, besides the group winners, also advanced to the UEFA Cup from the group stage?

The third-placed teams in each group advanced to the Round of 32 in the UEFA Cup. This included teams like Club Brugge, Udinese, Schalke 04, Lille, Real Betis, Rosenborg, Artmedia Bratislava, and Porto.

What was the result of the second leg match between Juventus and Arsenal in the quarter-finals?

The second leg of the quarter-final match between Juventus and Arsenal ended in a 0-0 draw, with Arsenal advancing to the semi-finals due to their 2-0 aggregate win from the first leg.

Which team did Liverpool eliminate in the first knockout round of the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League?

Liverpool, despite being the defending champions, were eliminated in the first knockout round by Benfica.

What was the aggregate score between Lyon and AC Milan in the quarter-finals?

AC Milan defeated Lyon in the quarter-finals with an aggregate score of 3-1. Milan won the first leg 0-0 and the second leg 3-1.

How many teams from Spain participated in the group stage of the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League?

Three teams from Spain participated in the group stage: Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Villarreal CF.

What was the final match's location and date?

The final match was held at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France, on May 17, 2006.

Which team was the only one from the same association that Liverpool could be drawn with in the group stage, and why?

Liverpool could only be drawn with Chelsea from the same association (England) in the group stage. This was because Liverpool's qualification as title holders, without finishing in the top four of their domestic league, meant they did not have 'association protection' like other teams.

What was the aggregate score between Villarreal and Benfica in the Round of 16?

Villarreal defeated Benfica in the Round of 16 with an aggregate score of 1-1, advancing on the away goals rule. Villarreal drew the first leg 1-1 away and the second leg 0-0 at home.

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Season Overview

The Pinnacle of European Football

The 2005–06 UEFA Champions League was the 51st season of UEFA's premier European club football tournament. A total of 74 teams from 49 associations participated, commencing with the first qualifying round on 12 July 2005.

The Grand Finale

The final match was held on 17 May 2006 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France. It featured Spanish giants FC Barcelona against English contenders Arsenal.

Defending Champions

Liverpool, the winners of the previous season, did not qualify through their domestic league position. UEFA granted them special dispensation to defend their title, entering them into the first qualifying round. They progressed to the group stage but were ultimately eliminated by Benfica in the first knockout round.

Team Allocation

UEFA Coefficient System

Team entries were determined by the UEFA country coefficients from 2004, which assessed performance in European competitions from 1999–2000 to 2003–04. Top-ranked associations qualified more teams.

Associations 1–3: 4 teams
Associations 4–6: 3 teams
Associations 7–15: 2 teams
Associations 16–50 (excluding Liechtenstein): 1 team

Global Participation

A total of 74 teams from 49 UEFA member associations competed. Liechtenstein, Andorra, and San Marino did not participate due to not organizing domestic leagues or specific UEFA regulations.

The table below details the coefficient rankings and the number of teams each association entered:

Rank	Association	Coeff.	Teams	Notes
1	Spain	79.851	4
2	England	62.153	4	+1 (UCL)
3	Italy	59.186	4
4	Germany	49.489	3
5	France	48.326	3
6	Portugal	42.333	3
7	Greece	34.748	2
8	Netherlands	34.081	2
9	Czech Republic	33.075	2
10	Turkey	32.291	2
11	Scotland	32.125	2
12	Belgium	28.875	2
13	Switzerland	22.375	2
14	Ukraine	22.125	2
15	Norway	21.900	2
16	Poland	21.750	1
17	Israel	21.249	1
18	Austria	21.125	1
19	Serbia and Montenegro	20.165	1
20	Bulgaria	19.998	1
21	Russia	19.916	1
22	Denmark	17.450	1
23	Croatia	17.375	1
24	Sweden	16.716	1
25	Hungary	15.290	1
26	Romania	14.790	1
27	Slovakia	12.832	1
28	Slovenia	9.165	1
29	Cyprus	8.998	1
30	Moldova	6.832	1
31	Latvia	5.998	1
32	Finland	5.874	1
33	Bosnia and Herzegovina	5.499	1
34	Georgia	4.999	1
35	North Macedonia	4.830	1
36	Lithuania	4.165	1
37	Belarus	3.582	1
38	Iceland	3.332	1
39	Malta	3.331	1
40	Republic of Ireland	3.164	1
41	Armenia	2.831	1
42	Wales	2.332	1
43	Liechtenstein	2.000	0
44	Albania	1.831	1
45	Northern Ireland	1.665	1
46	Estonia	1.665	1
47	Luxembourg	1.498	1
48	Azerbaijan	1.165	1
49	Faroe Islands	0.832	1
50	Kazakhstan	0.666	1
51	Andorra	0.000	0
52	San Marino	0.000	0

Qualifying Journey

Tournament Timeline

The competition began with qualifying rounds in July 2005 and concluded with the final in May 2006. The structure involved multiple qualifying rounds before the group stage.

Phase	Round	Draw Date	First Leg	Second Leg
Qualifying	First Round	24 June 2005	12–13 July 2005	19–20 July 2005
Qualifying	Second Round	24 June 2005	26–27 July 2005	2–3 August 2005
Qualifying	Third Round	29 July 2005	9–10 August 2005	23–24 August 2005
Group Stage	Matchday 1	25 August 2005	13–14 September 2005
Group Stage	Matchday 2	25 August 2005	27–28 September 2005
Group Stage	Matchday 3	25 August 2005	18–19 October 2005
Group Stage	Matchday 4	25 August 2005	1–2 November 2005
Group Stage	Matchday 5	25 August 2005	22–23 November 2005
Group Stage	Matchday 6	25 August 2005	6–7 December 2005
Knockout	Round of 16	16 December 2005	21–22 February 2006	7–8 March 2006*
Knockout	Quarter-finals	10 March 2006	28–29 March 2006	4–5 April 2006
Knockout	Semi-finals	10 March 2006	18–19 April 2006	25–26 April 2006
Knockout	Final	10 March 2006	17 May 2006
*Internazionale's home game was rescheduled to 14 March 2006.

Notable Qualifying Ties

The qualifying rounds saw numerous clubs battle for a spot in the group stage. Here are some highlights from the third qualifying round:

Results from the crucial third qualifying round, determining entry into the group stage:

Team 1	Agg.	Team 2	1st Leg	2nd Leg
Wisła Kraków	4–5	Panathinaikos	3–1	1–4 (a.e.t.)
Real Betis	3–2	AS Monaco	1–0	2–2
Vålerenga	1–1 (3–4 p)	Club Brugge	1–0	0–1 (a.e.t.)
Manchester United	6–0	Debrecen	3–0	3–0
Everton	2–4	Villarreal	1–2	1–2
Anorthosis Famagusta	1–4	Rangers	1–2	0–2
Steaua București	3–4	Rosenborg	1–1	2–3
Rapid Wien	2–1	Lokomotiv Moscow	1–1	1–0
Artmedia Bratislava	0–0 (4–3 p)	Partizan	0–0	0–0 (a.e.t.)
CSKA Sofia	2–3	Liverpool	1–3	1–0
Sporting CP	2–4	Udinese	0–1	2–3
Malmö FF	0–4	Thun	0–1	0–3

The Final Showdown

Dramatic Encounter

The final at Stade de France was a memorable affair. Arsenal's goalkeeper Jens Lehmann received the first red card in a European Cup final in the 18th minute. Despite playing with ten men, Sol Campbell gave Arsenal the lead in the 37th minute.

Barcelona's Comeback

Barcelona fought back, with Samuel Eto'o equalizing in the 76th minute. The decisive moment came five minutes later when substitute Juliano Belletti scored the winning goal, securing Barcelona's second UEFA Champions League title.

Season Statistics

Match Data

The tournament featured a total of 125 matches, with an average of 2.28 goals scored per match. The overall attendance reached 5,133,156 spectators, averaging 41,065 per match.

Top Scorer

Andriy Shevchenko of AC Milan emerged as the top scorer of the 2005-06 UEFA Champions League season, netting an impressive 9 goals throughout the competition.

Match Schedule

Key Dates and Draws

The tournament followed a structured schedule with draws conducted at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland. The group stage draw took place on 25 August 2005.

Phase	Round	Draw Date	First Leg	Second Leg
Qualifying	First Round	24 June 2005	12–13 July 2005	19–20 July 2005
Qualifying	Second Round	24 June 2005	26–27 July 2005	2–3 August 2005
Qualifying	Third Round	29 July 2005	9–10 August 2005	23–24 August 2005
Group Stage	Matchday 1	25 August 2005	13–14 September 2005
Group Stage	Matchday 2	25 August 2005	27–28 September 2005
Group Stage	Matchday 3	25 August 2005	18–19 October 2005
Group Stage	Matchday 4	25 August 2005	1–2 November 2005
Group Stage	Matchday 5	25 August 2005	22–23 November 2005
Group Stage	Matchday 6	25 August 2005	6–7 December 2005
Knockout	Round of 16	16 December 2005	21–22 February 2006	7–8 March 2006*
Knockout	Quarter-finals	10 March 2006	28–29 March 2006	4–5 April 2006
Knockout	Semi-finals	10 March 2006	18–19 April 2006	25–26 April 2006
Knockout	Final	10 March 2006	17 May 2006
*Internazionale's home game was rescheduled to 14 March 2006.

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Internazionale home game in the Round of 16 was rescheduled to one week later (14 March 2006) due to venue clash with Milan.

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