Remembering the craziest Champions League final: Benítez cast a spell at half-time

What went on behind the curtain of the Istanbul thriller between AC Milan and Liverpool?

Apr 06, 2024

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Today, I'm going to offer you a real treat: a recap of one of the biggest turnarounds in Champions League history through the eyes of one of the direct participants. The unprecedented thriller took place in 2005 at the Istanbul Stadium, where AC Milan and Liverpool faced off in the final of Europe's most prestigious club competition. The English team wa…

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