THE STORY
On May 25, 2005, at Istanbul's Atatürk Olympic Stadium, AC Milan led Liverpool 3–0 at halftime in the UEFA Champions League final. Liverpool mounted a remarkable comeback, scoring three goals in six minutes to equalize. The match proceeded to extra time and a penalty shootout, where Liverpool triumphed 3–2, securing their fifth European Cup. (uefa.com)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
AC Milan, Liverpool
WHY IT MATTERS
This match, known as the 'Miracle of Istanbul,' is celebrated for Liverpool's unprecedented comeback and is regarded as one of the greatest finals in football history.