About That Game is a series looking at the data stories underpinning classic matches. This edition looks back at the Miracle of Istanbul, in which Liverpool came from 3-0 down to Milan at half-time to eventually lift the UEFA Champions League trophy after a penalty shootout.
When did Liverpool beat AC Milan 2005?
The 2005 UEFA Champions League Final was the final match of the 2004-05 UEFA Champions League, Europe’s primary club football competition. The show-piece event was contested between Liverpool of England and Milan of Italy at the Atatürk Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey on Wednesday 25 May 2005.
What trophies did Liverpool win in 2005?
The 2005-06 season was Liverpool’s 114th season of football since they were established. This was a successful season for Liverpool as they managed to win the FA Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, and finish as runners up in the World Club Cup.
Who was Liverpool’s skipper in 2005?
Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard
The Liverpool skipper in that fateful game rekindled hopes in millions of fans with his opener in the 54th minute. In the second half, he was absolutely brilliant and created several goal-scoring opportunities. After retiring from football, Gerrard worked as a manager at Rangers FC for a while.
What is Liverpool biggest loss ever?
Record defeat: 1–9 against Birmingham City in Second Division, 11 December 1954. Record defeat at Anfield: 0–6 against Sunderland in First Division, 19 April 1930.
What is Liverpool’s greatest defeat?
Liverpool’s biggest loss of all time is 9-1. They suffered the defeat in a Division Two game against Birmingham City on 11 December 1954.
Did Liverpool win the treble in 2005?
12 Apr / autty. Former Liverpool player Dietmar Hamann claimed the Liverpool side that won the treble in 2001 was better than the 2005 Champions League winning side. Hamann joined the Reds in 1999 for £8million from Newcastle United as new manager Gerard Houllier wanted to spruce up their squad.
Which years did Liverpool won 5 trophies?
2000–2001
The 2000–2001 season was Liverpool Football Club’s 109th season in existence and their 39th consecutive season in the top-flight of English football. This season proved highly successful for Liverpool, with them picking up the League Cup, UEFA Cup and FA Cup under Gerard Houllier, having finished 3rd in the league.
What trophy have Liverpool never won?
the Club World Cup
Liverpool have never won the Club World Cup – The Reds boast five European Cups, but no world titles.
Who is the legend of Liverpool?
No one has played more games for Liverpool than Ian Callaghan. Chances are, no one ever will. Cally wore a Liver bird on his chest a remarkable 857 times during 18 years at the club.
Who was Liverpool’s best captain?
#1 Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard is arguably the biggest name in Liverpool folklore. The midfielder was one of the best of his generation, widely regarded as the best midfielder in the Premier League era. Gerrard was the heartbeat of the team and became synonymous with Liverpool over the years.
Who is Liverpool’s most successful player in history?
Phil Neal
Profile. Phil Neal is the most decorated player in Liverpool history. In fact, no Englishman can boast more medals. The full-back helped bring 22 pieces of silverware to the Anfield trophy room and was the only player to feature in the Reds’ first four European Cup triumphs.
What’s Liverpool’s biggest win?
11-0 Stromsgodset
Liverpool 11-0 Stromsgodset (September 17, 1974)
Under new manager Bob Paisley, Liverpool ruthlessly dismantled Norwegian amateurs Stromsgodset to post the club’s biggest victory and a record that has now stood for close to 50 years.
What is Man Utd biggest defeat?
What is Man Utd’s biggest ever defeat in history? Man United’s biggest loss of all time is 7-0. They have suffered a 7-0 defeat on three occasions, to Blackburn Rovers on 10 April 1926, to Aston Villa on 27 December 1930 and Wolves on 26 December 1931. These games all represent Man Utd’s biggest ever league defeats.
What is Man Utd biggest win against Liverpool?
Liverpool lead in terms of total trophies won, 67 to 66, following their win in the 2022 FA Community Shield.
Liverpool F.C.–Manchester United F.C. rivalry.
| Statistics | |
|---|---|
| All-time series | Liverpool: 70 Drawn: 58 Manchester United: 82 |
| Largest victory | Liverpool 7–1 Newton Heath 12 October 1895 (1895–96 Second Division) |
What is Liverpool’s biggest rival?
Liverpool is one of English soccer’s oldest teams, and over the years they have accumulated a number of rivalries. Their biggest beef lies with regional foe Manchester United, though they also have long standing rivalries with Premier League mates Everton, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, and Arsenal.
Who defeated Man City the most?
Arsenal
Arsenal have also defeated Manchester City in league competition on 87 occasions, which represents the most Manchester City have lost against any club.
What is the biggest loss in Premier League history?
Top 10 heaviest defeats in Premier League history
- Chelsea 8-0 Aston Villa- 2012.
- Newcastle United 8-0 Sheffield Wednesday- 1999.
- Tottenham Hotspur 9-1 Wigan- 2009.
- Southampton 0-9 Leicester City- 2019.
- Manchester United 9-0 Southampton- 2021.
- Liverpool 9-0 Bournemouth- 2022.
- Manchester United 9-0 Ipswich- 1995.
Has Liverpool ever won a quadruple?
League Cups are played in a minority of countries, including England, Portugal and France, although the latter competition has not taken place since 2019/20. Liverpool won a quadruple of sorts in 2000/01, albeit with the UEFA Cup.
When was Liverpool’s last treble?
1983-84
Liverpool achieved a magnificent treble in 1983-84, culminating in the European Cup being won in AS Roma’s backyard.
Has any team ever won a quadruple treble?
No team in the top five major European leagues has won the true quadruple, though many clubs have won four titles in a season. Celtic won the true quadruple in 1966-67, as they had won the European Cup, Scottish First Division, Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup in a single season.