Champions League quiz: Name the AC Milan XI that lost the 2005 final to Liverpool
Introduction
The 2005 Champions League final between AC Milan and Liverpool is widely regarded as one of the greatest club football matches of all time. The match was played at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 25, 2005. Liverpool came from behind to win the match 3-2 on penalties after the match finished 3-3 after extra time.
AC Milan took an early lead through Paolo Maldini, but Liverpool equalized through Steven Gerrard. Hernan Crespo restored AC Milan's lead, but Djimi Traore equalized again for Liverpool. Vladimir Smicer gave Liverpool the lead for the first time in the match, but Andriy Shevchenko equalized for AC Milan in the 89th minute.
The match went to penalties, and Liverpool won 3-2. Jerzy Dudek saved two penalties from AC Milan players, and Liverpool went on to win their fifth European Cup.
AC Milan XI that lost the 2005 final to Liverpool
- Dida
- Paolo Maldini (c)
- Jaap Stam
- Alessandro Nesta
- Cafu
- Gennaro Gattuso
- Andrea Pirlo
- Clarence Seedorf
- Hernan Crespo
- Andriy Shevchenko
- Kaká
Conclusion
The 2005 Champions League final was a match that will live long in the memory of football fans. AC Milan and Liverpool played out a thrilling match, and Liverpool ultimately emerged victorious. The match is a reminder of the passion and drama that can be found in football.
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