Real Madrid endured decently worst domestic league performance under Vicente del Bosque managerial, finished just 3rd in the league standings as well as Copa del Rey 2002 failure despite Real Madrid's world record signings of Zinedine Zidane from Juventus. But Real Madrid's "La Novena"'s UEFA Champions League title was a consolation prize, following a 2–1 victory against Bayer Leverkusen in the final thanks to Zidane's volley goal.