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In the second half, Liverpool, fueled by their traveling fans singing "You'll Never Walk Alone", pulled off the unthinkable in a frantic six-minute spell:

: Xabi Alonso scores on the rebound after his initial penalty was saved by Dida, completing the impossible comeback to make it 3-3. Heroics and "The Save" Milan-Liverpool 3-3 (5-6) i rigori

: Vladimír Šmicer scores a low, powerful drive from outside the box. In the second half, Liverpool, fueled by their

AC Milan, heavily favored to win, executed a masterclass during the first 45 minutes. The between AC Milan and Liverpool, widely known

The between AC Milan and Liverpool, widely known as the Miracle of Istanbul , is the most legendary comeback in modern football history. Playing at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium on May 25, 2005, Liverpool overturned a 3-0 halftime deficit to draw 3-3 and eventually win the trophy on penalties. ⚽ The Match Timeline The Nightmare First Half

Going into the penalty shootout, Jerzy Dudek channeled former Liverpool keeper Bruce Grobbelaar, using wobbly "spaghetti legs" on the goal line to distract the AC Milan shooters. Penalty Taker (Milan) Penalty Taker (Liverpool) Serginho ❌ Missed (Over bar) Dietmar Hamann Andrea Pirlo ❌ Saved by Dudek Djibril Cissé Jon Dahl Tomasson John Arne Riise ❌ Saved by Dida Vladimír Šmicer Andriy Shevchenko ❌ Saved by Dudek AC Milan 2 - 3 Liverpool. 💡 Key Takeaways

: Hernán Crespo doubles the lead, tapping in a cross after a blistering counter-attack.