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Sporting Witness: The Miracle of Istanbul

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The Miracle of Istanbul

26/05/2022 GMT

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Liverpool's incredible comeback to win the Champions League final in 2005

Liverpool staged one of football's most incredible comebacks to win the 2005 Champions League final. The English side were 3-0 down to AC Milan but recovered to win on penalties.

In May 2005, Liverpool came from 3-0 down at half-time to beat AC Milan in the Champions League final, in what became known as “The Miracle of Istanbul”.  Dietmar Hamann helped turn the game around for Liverpool when he was substituted on for the second half. Ben Henderson spoke to him about his memories from the night, and what happened at half-time to inspire one of the most famous comebacks in Champions League history.

Thanks to BBC Radio Merseyside for commentary from the match.

PHOTO: Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard raises the Champions League trophy (Getty Images)

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