Recaps

Dejan Lu led Sampdoria through a string of dominant victories, overcoming injuries, media criticism, and formidable opponents as the team pursued domestic and European honors. The stretch ended with Sampdoria overwhelming Real Madrid 5–1 in the European semifinal first leg.

• After dismissing concerns about his form, Dejan Lu dismantled Juventus 3–0, then helped Sampdoria beat AC Milan 4–2 in the UEFA Super Cup first leg and set a scoring record.
• Dejan Lu scored six goals in under nine minutes against Bayern Munich, then led Sampdoria past Napoli with a hat trick of free kicks and helped defeat Genoa in the Lighthouse Derby before suffering an injury.
• Though expected to miss months, Dejan Lu returned as a center-back against Inter Milan, scored twice from corners, and helped Sampdoria win 2–1.
• Dejan Lu scored five times against Roma, led Sampdoria to victories over Fiorentina and Bologna, and starred in a 4–2 win over Juventus before Redondo was sent off.
• Dejan Lu scored a hat trick and provided two assists in Sampdoria’s 8–2 victory over Atalanta, then helped the team advance past Dynamo Dresden and draw Real Madrid in the semifinals.
• In the semifinal first leg, Dejan Lu scored twice in the first half against Real Madrid, including a lob from beyond the center circle, as Sampdoria took a 2–0 lead.
• After Pari headed in Dejan Lu’s corner setup and Hugo Sánchez scored for Real Madrid, Dejan Lu completed his hat trick and added another goal with a Sombrero flick to secure Sampdoria’s 5–1 lead.

Dejan Lu led Sampdoria through a historic run of victories, including a 16–2 aggregate demolition of Real Madrid, a Champions Cup win over AC Milan, and a four-trophy season. After further triumphs in Japan and Italy, Sampdoria prepared to face Manchester United as Dejan drew an Eric Cantona experience card.

• Dejan Lu scored five times as Sampdoria beat Real Madrid 7–2, and after Di Stefano announced he would leave, Dejan chose to play the second leg.
• Dejan Lu captained Sampdoria at the Bernabéu and scored six goals as they defeated Real Madrid 9–0, completing a 16–2 aggregate victory.
• Dejan Lu led Sampdoria to the Serie A title and helped the club finish the season with four trophies, while he and Monica proposed a fan-selected all-star match to UEFA.
• Dejan Lu scored twice against AC Milan, and after Redondo was sent off, he added a fifth goal to seal Sampdoria’s 5–2 Champions Cup final victory.
• Dejan Lu scored a hat trick against Roma in the Italian Cup final, then learned that Slovenia and Croatia had declared independence as the Yugoslav civil war began.
• Dejan Lu warned Vujadin about returning to Yugoslavia, then led Sampdoria to a 9–0 win over Japan with a string of goals.
• Dejan Lu continued scoring heavily for Sampdoria, including in wins over Roma, Inter Milan, Atalanta, and Genoa, while the club collected more trophies and prepared for its matches against Manchester United.
• Ferguson prepared Manchester United to face Sampdoria, and Dejan returned to the locker room, found the captain’s armband on his jersey, and drew an Eric Cantona experience card.

Dejan Lu led Sampdoria through a run of major victories, individual honors, and a league title, while recovering from an injury that briefly kept him off the pitch. The arc left Sampdoria in control of the Champions Cup final against Barcelona, with Dejan Lu scoring three times in the first half.

• Dejan Lu scored a hat trick as Sampdoria beat Manchester United 4–1 at Old Trafford, then helped them advance past Anderlecht and defeat Napoli 3–1.
• Dejan Lu led Sampdoria to wins over AC Milan and Manchester United, lifting the UEFA Super Cup after Sampdoria won 5–0 at home and 9–3 on aggregate.
• Dejan Lu guided Sampdoria to a 9–0 Toyota Cup victory over Colo-Colo, then received the Ballon d'Or and the inaugural World Footballer of the Year award.
• Dejan Lu and Sampdoria beat Juventus 5–2 and Arsenal 7–1, but Adams injured Dejan during the Arsenal match and Redondo, Lanna, and Matracci were sent off in the ensuing confrontation.
• After missing matches during his recovery, Dejan Lu came on against Inter Milan and scored two late free kicks to secure the win and celebrate Sampdoria's league title.
• Dejan Lu scored a hat trick as Sampdoria beat Marseille 5–0, advanced to the Champions Cup final against Barcelona, and won the Italian Cup.
• Dejan Lu scored Sampdoria's opening goal against Barcelona, helped set up Roberto Mancini's second, and scored again to make it 3–0 before Ferrer fouled him and Boskov was sent off for rushing onto the pitch.

After recovering from a year and a half in a coma, Dejan Lu joined Manchester United and powered the team through major European and domestic victories. The arc ended with United winning the Premier League title as Dejan Lu called for Cantona’s return.

• Sampdoria defeated Barcelona 5–0 to defend the European Champions Cup, with Dejan Lu scoring four goals and Guardiola breaking down after the match.
• After Paolo Mantovani’s car accident, Dejan Lu helped seek a brain specialist, then uncovered a bomb threat against London and escaped Wembley with two bombs before they exploded, and he woke from a coma a year and a half later.
• Dejan Lu ended his Sampdoria contract and signed a five-year deal with Manchester United, then came off the bench against Barcelona and scored four goals in United’s 5–2 Champions Cup victory.
• Dejan Lu set scoring records against Blackburn and Liverpool, then played goalkeeper against Galatasaray and scored three goals in United’s 8–0 win.
• Dejan Lu defended Cantona after Cantona was suspended for seven months, and Manchester United went on to defeat Bayern Munich 7–1 and Tottenham 5–0.
• Dejan Lu scored four goals in Manchester United’s 4–0 win over Wenger’s Arsenal, then helped United beat Ajax 6–2 in the Champions League semifinal first leg.
• Dejan Lu scored and assisted in Manchester United’s 7–0 win over Chelsea, securing the Premier League title, then lifted the trophy and said the team wanted Cantona back for the next season.