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Relive Liverpool's incredible comeback victory over Milan in the 2005 UEFA Champions League

On May 25, 2005, Liverpool FC staged one of the most remarkable comebacks in football history, defeating AC Milan on penalties in the UEFA Champions League final. After trailing 3-0 at halftime, Liverpool scored three goals in the second half to force extra time. The match remained deadlocked after extra time, and Liverpool ultimately prevailed 3-2 in the penalty shootout. Liverpool's victory was their fifth European Cup triumph, and it marked the first time that a team had come back from a three-goal deficit to win the final.

Highlights of the greatest ever final

The match was a thrilling affair from start to finish. AC Milan took an early lead through Paolo Maldini, and Hernán Crespo added two more goals before halftime. Liverpool looked dead and buried, but they refused to give up. Steven Gerrard pulled one back early in the second half, and Vladimir Smicer equalized in the 54th minute. Xabi Alonso then scored a stunning equalizer in the 60th minute to complete Liverpool's remarkable comeback.

The match went to extra time, but neither team could find a winning goal. The match was decided by a penalty shootout, and Liverpool prevailed 3-2. Jerzy Dudek was the hero for Liverpool, saving two penalties. Liverpool's victory was a remarkable achievement, and it will forever be remembered as one of the greatest finals in Champions League history.