The Champions League has given us countless iconic moments, and the unforgettable clash between Barcelona and Benfica is one of those magical nights that stays with fans. This got me thinking about the greatest comebacks in the tournament’s history, specifically from the last decade. One of the most remarkable comebacks occurred in 2019 when Tottenham Hotspur faced Ajax in the semi-finals.
After losing 1-0 at home, Spurs found themselves down 2-0 in the return leg, looking doomed. But then Lucas Moura, who had been largely unremarkable until that night, transformed into a Brazilian legend, scoring a stunning hat-trick, including a dramatic last-minute goal that sent Spurs to the final on away goals.
A day before this epic comeback, another incredible drama unfolded at Anfield. Barcelona, leading 3-0 from the first leg, were in control and seemed set to progress to the final. However, despite Messi’s best efforts to seal the tie at Camp Nou, doubts lingered in his mind. His concerns proved justified as Liverpool produced one of the most astounding comebacks in history, overturning the deficit with a 4-0 win at Anfield.
Even without Salah and Firmino, goals from Wijnaldum and Origi, among others, propelled Liverpool to an unforgettable 4-3 aggregate victory, sending them to the final where they eventually lifted the trophy.
Barcelona’s previous season had already been marked by a shocking setback in the Champions League round of 16 against PSG. After suffering a 4-0 defeat in Paris, it seemed impossible for Barcelona to recover.
However, in one of the most mystifying nights in football history, Barcelona mounted an improbable comeback. With a bold attacking strategy, Barcelona surged to a 3-0 lead by the 50th minute. But Cavani’s goal for PSG meant that Barcelona needed to score three more goals to progress. In a stunning sequence of events, Neymar scored two goals and set up the crucial last-minute goal to make it 6-1, completing one of the most extraordinary comebacks the football world has ever seen.
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