In the end, Pippo scored but so did Diego. Beckham decided to give his shirt to a supporter and there are numerous topless photographs of him in the cold, as a result. What a sacrificial act on his part!

Pato did not start the game so Inzaghi played all 90 minutes. Of course, the Offside King was caught doing what he does best on a number of occasions but finished well in the 36th minute thanks to Flamini’s pass. Bremen dominated the attack from the first minute and looked dangerous but Diego saved the day by chesting down the ball into the bottom right corner of Dida’s net.

“We played very well,” said Diego after the game. “I’m glad to have scored the goal to help my team. But we wanted to go (all) out with a victory. Now we (will) try to (win) in Milan, because we want to go far in this competition.”