READ HERE: What Was The Most 'Irish' Manchester United v Liverpool Match Ever Played? Manchester United in DublinAfter the tragedy of the Munich Air Disaster in 1958, it was a long road back for Manchester United. AdvertisementRecommendedEuropean champions Manchester United were drawn against Irish champions Waterford, and the match programme from that day shows the demand for tickets for this blockbuster tie. AdvertisementIn contrast to the lineout Manchester United fans can expect on Sunday afternoon, it was a full-strength XI from the European champions that Wednesday in 1968. But in their finest hour, with the team European champions, Georgie Best, Manchester United, and co. rocked up to Lansdowne Road on a special night for Irish club football.