There will never be another Champions League final quite like 2005, when
Liverpool completed what seemed an impossible comeback from 3-0 down at half-time to beat Italian powerhouse
AC Milan on penalties.
The Reds have been crowned kings of Europe five times but this was the most famous night of them all, with Steven Gerrard, Jerzy Dudek, Vladimir Smicer and all of Rafael Benitezs players writing themselves into club folklore.
An early goal from Paolo Maldini and Hernan Crespos double seemed to have sealed the destination of the trophy by half-time but Gerrard, Smicer and Xabi Alonso all scored after the break.
And after an unbelievable double save by Dudek in extra time, the Polish goalkeeper saved three penalties in the shootout to complete the turnaround.
Ten years on from that incredible game, Liverpools official sports drink partners Gatorade have produced a new film reliving the drama and emotion in Istanbul.
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