Sir Alex Ferguson will return to the manager’s seat at Old Trafford for the legends game between United and Bayern’s ’99 teams.
Manchester United defeated Bayern Munich in an incredible European Cup final in 1999.
The side scored two goals in injury time to overturn the one-goal deficit, as Sir Alex Ferguson’s side completed the treble.
The two teams are set for a rematch as Manchester United confirmed that the game between the two ‘Legends’ sides will take place at Old Trafford on May 26 this year. The legendary United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will return to the dugout.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the current interim manager of Manchester United scored the winner for the side against Bayern in the game, and is expected to play the ‘Legends’ match.
Sir Alex Ferguson is returning to the Old Trafford dugout for a special #Treble99 reunion! 🙌
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— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 16, 2019
Who else can’t wait to see Sir Alex back in the dugout? #Treble99 pic.twitter.com/pyxF0QyPkC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) February 16, 2019
Sir Alex Ferguson announced his retirement on May 8 in 2013, and led Manchester United to their 20th league title in the club’s history in his final season.
“The game will be held exactly 20 years since that illustrious night at Camp Nou, when Manchester United beat Bayern Munich 2-1 to complete the Treble, an accolade still yet to be achieved by any other English Club,” the statement on Manchester United’s official website read.
“Now the two teams will meet once again in an anniversary match to raise funds for Manchester United Foundation.”
While United are yet to win a title since, Solskjaer is the first manager since Sir Alex’s departure to bring back the style with which United used to play under the legendary Scotsman.
Official: Sir Alex Ferguson returns to the dugout! Manchester United Foundation will host a Treble Reunion match at Old Trafford on 26 May 2019, to celebrate 20 years on from that famous night in Barcelona. #mufc [MU] pic.twitter.com/S7XORPLiGi
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) February 16, 2019
Sir Alex: “I’m really looking forward to what will be a special day at Old Trafford. It will be great to catch up with some familiar faces and a great opportunity to support the work of Manchester United Foundation.” #mufc [MU]
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) February 16, 2019
After an 11-game unbeaten run since his appointment which included ten wins, Solskjaer’s side finally conceded a defeat earlier this week to PSG.
They faced the Paris side in the round-of-16 of the Champions League.
Meulensteen: “Sir Alex is so impressed with Ole. He is thrilled. He is so happy to see that United are playing in a way that he loves. It was always what he said to the players: ‘Give me something to cheer about. If you entertain me, then you entertain the audience.’” #mufc [VG]
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) February 15, 2019
Meulensteen: “I think he (Ole) was asking him for some advice and once in a while, have a cup of tea with him, but first and foremost, Ole has been through Sir Alex’s experience for so many years.” #mufc [VG]
— United Xtra (@utdxtra) February 15, 2019
Manchester United will face Chelsea in the fifth round of the FA Cup on Monday night before taking on Liverpool in the Premier League.
