 Complete the following phrase:  In the Champions League, Milan started brightly, topping their group after some convincing performances, including a 02 win at the Camp Nou against Barcelona; however, they were eventually eliminated in the second group stage when they only managed a draw while needing a win in the groups last match against Spanish champions Deportivo La Coruña. With the 2001 Champions League final due to take place at the San Siro, the disappointment was immense, and resulted in the sacking of their 