On May 25, 2005, the world witnessed one of the most remarkable comebacks in soccer history when Liverpool FC completed an astonishing turnaround to claim the UEFA Champions League trophy. AC Milan, with some of the game's finest players in their ranks, took a 3-0 lead into half-time of the final in Istanbul and appeared to be coasting towards a sixth Champions League triumph. However, Liverpool, rallied by their inspirational captain Steven Gerrard, produced an incredible second-half performance to draw level in a matter of minutes. The match went to extra-time, and then penalties, with Liverpool goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek making crucial saves to secure a 3-2 shootout victory for his team. The scenes of Liverpool fans celebrating their team's stunning success will always be remembered as one of the most thrilling moments in soccer history. The "Miracle of Istanbul" will forever go down as a classic match for the ages.