Often hailed as one of the most prestigious and pinnacle of club football, the UEFA Champions League is followed by billions of hardcore football aficionados from all over the world. After the group stage, a total of sixteen clubs move ahead to the UEFA Champions League Knockout stage. The glorious history of the UEFA Champions League, which spans over decades, has witnessed high-stakes drama, iconic moments, and legacy-defining comebacks of numerous prominent and path-breaking football stalwarts and clubs. Have you ever wondered about the most sensational comebacks in the history of Champions League knockouts? Well, let’s find out.
In this article we will take a look at the top four most iconic comebacks in the history of the UEFA Champions League knockout stage.
Top 4 Most Iconic Comebacks in UEFA Champions League Knockouts
Barcelona 6-1 Paris Saint-Germain (agg 6-5)
Well, Barcelona’s legendary comeback in the 2017 UEFA Champions League knockout stage is still hailed as one of the most memorable moments in the history of the Champions League that left the fans in utter shock. After suffering a crushing 4-0 defeat in the first leg against PSG, the iconic trio of Luis Suárez, Lionel Messi, and Neymar made a stunning comeback, scoring a phenomenal total of three goals after the 87th minute. Barcelona’s Sergi Roberto scored the final match-winning goal and shockingly defeated Paris Saint-Germain.
Liverpool 3-3 AC Milan (4-2 on penalties)
At the second spot in our list of the top four most iconic comebacks in the history of the UEFA Champions League knockout stage, we have Liverpool’s spine-chilling comeback against AC Milan in the 2005 Champions League knockout stage. With dominating goals from Paolo Maldini and Hernán Crespo, AC Milan stormed to a 3-0 lead by half-time. Interestingly, just a few moments after the Liverpool fans started losing their hopes, the club made a roaring comeback and scored a total of three goals in just eight minutes, forcing extra time and eventually a penalty shootout.
Ajax 2-3 Tottenham Hotspur (agg 3-3)
Next, at the third spot in our list of the top four most path-breaking and roaring comebacks in the history of Champions League knockouts that left the fans shocked, we have the Tottenham Hotspur club that pulled off a memorable victory at the 2005 Champions League knockout stage against Ajax. Although Tottenham Hotspur lost the first leg 1-0 at home, and by halftime in the second leg, they were 2-0 down, Lucas Moura made a roaring comeback and scored two quick goals early in the second half. The trailblazing football stalwart, Lucas Moura, scored the final match-winning goal in the 96th minute.
Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona (agg 4-3)
Finally, at the fourth spot in our list of the top four most iconic comebacks in the history of the UEFA Champions League knockout stage, we have Liverpool’s incredible comeback against Barcelona in the 2019 UEFA Champions League knockout stage. Although Liverpool seemed to be a bit down and out at the end of the first leg, Georginio Wijnaldum and Divock Origi made roaring comebacks and scored match-winning goals. The Liverpool club earned enormous recognition and praise from football aficionados from all over the world after defeating Barcelona with a score of 4-3.
