Opel Master Cup

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Opel Master Cup
Founded1996
Abolished2000
Last champions Flag of Germany.svg Bayern Munich

The Opel Master Cup was association football tournament that mainly featured teams sponsored by car manufacturer Opel. It was held five times in different formats. The competition's first edition was held in 1996, and the following ones were held in 1997, 1999 (two times) and 2000. In 1996 and 1999 three teams competed in a round-robin tournament. In 1997 and 2000 four teams competed in a single elimination tournament with third place playoff. The first fourth editions of the cup had 45 minutes matches while the 2000 edition had regular 90 minutes matches. [1]

Winners

SeasonWinnerScoreRunner-upThird placeFourth placeVenue
1996 Flag of Germany.svg Bayern Munich Bayern Munich won on goal difference Flag of Italy.svg Milan Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain Olympic Stadium, Berlin, Germany
1997 Flag of Italy.svg Milan 00 (53 p) Flag of Germany.svg Bayern Munich Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain Flag of Germany.svg Hertha BSC Olympic Stadium, Berlin, Germany
January 1999 Flag of Italy.svg Milan 31 Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Anderlecht Paris, France
August 1999 Flag of Italy.svg Milan Milan won on goal difference Flag of France.svg Paris Saint-Germain Flag of Germany.svg Bayern Munich Paris, France
2000 Flag of Germany.svg Bayern Munich 31 Flag of England.svg Manchester United Flag of Spain.svg Real Madrid Flag of Turkey.svg Galatasaray Olympic Stadium, Munich, Germany

References

  1. Veronese, Andrea (9 July 2009). "Opel Master Cup". rsssf.com . Retrieved 1 June 2011.