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]

Opel Master Cup
Founded1996
Abolished2000
Last championsGermany Bayern Munich

Winners edit

Season Winner Score Runner-up Third place Fourth place Venue
1996   Bayern Munich Bayern Munich won on goal difference   Milan   Paris Saint-Germain Olympic Stadium, Berlin, Germany
1997   Milan 0–0 (5–3 p)   Bayern Munich   Paris Saint-Germain   Hertha BSC Olympic Stadium, Berlin, Germany
January 1999   Milan 3–1   Paris Saint-Germain   Anderlecht Paris, France
August 1999   Milan Milan won on goal difference   Paris Saint-Germain   Bayern Munich Paris, France
2000   Bayern Munich 3–1   Manchester United   Real Madrid   Galatasaray Olympic Stadium, Munich, Germany

References edit

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