The Miracle of Istanbul: The Greatest Comeback in Champions League History

On the night of May 25, 2005, Liverpool and AC Milan faced off in one of the most epic soccer matches in history. The stage was set for the UEFA Champions League Final in Istanbul, Turkey. AC Milan was heavily favored and led 3-0 at halftime. The Reds were outplayed in every aspect of the game - leaving fans and pundits alike to assume that the game was over. But Liverpool had other ideas. In the second half, the Reds came out with a renewed energy and quickly scored three goals in the span of six unforgettable minutes. Milan was shocked, but they were still up 3-3 with 20 minutes to play, and surely they would hold on. However, it was Liverpool's star striker, Steven Gerrard, who inspired his team to complete the comeback by scoring an exceptional header to make it 4-3. Liverpool held on for the final 10 minutes to secure their fifth European Cup, and forever cement their place in soccer history as the team that completed The Miracle of Istanbul.