Top 5 Champions League final moments of all time

#1 Jerzy Dudek’s epic double save to seal the miracle of Istanbul (2005)

Shevchenko had a tap in to win Milan the Champions League

Venue: Ataturk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul

Final Scoreline: Milan 3-3 Liverpool (Liverpool won 3-2 on penalties)

Perhaps the greatest Champions League final of all-time, the miracle of Istanbul had to top this list. Despite making it to the final, the Liverpool side led by Steven Gerrard was always going to be second-favourites against a Milan side boasting the likes of Paulo Maldini, Jaap Stam, Andrea Pirlo and Kaka.

The game began in sparkling fashion as Maldini volleyed in a free-kick to give his side the lead in the 1st minute. Post that, there was no looking back for the Serie A side, who capped off a stunning first-half display with a brace from Hernan Crespo as they went into the break with a seemingly unassailable 3-0 lead. The result seemed beyond doubt, at least at that juncture.

However, the second half played out a a no script that was just incredible. Gerrard inspired a comeback as goals from his boot, Vladimir Smicer and Xabi Alonso brought the Reds on level terms at 3-3. Despite Liverpool clawing their way back into the game, there was one moment in extra time that could have swung the tie in Milan’s favour.

In the 117th minute, Liverpool goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek made a match-winning double save from Andriy Shevchenko that instantly made him a Liverpool cult hero. As the cross was floated in from the left-hand side, Andriy Shevchenko’s header was expertly kept out by the Polish goalkeeper.

Despite pulling off the save, the ball was still in the danger zone and the Ukranian only had a simple tap in to win the game. However, at that moment, Dudek pulled off his biggest trick as the striker's follow up shot hit the keeper on his right palm and the ball ricocheted over the bar.

And, arguably, that was the moment when one felt that Liverpool’s name was engraved on the trophy. The game, subsequently, went into penalties where Dudek was once again the hero, saving Serginho, Pirlo and Shevchenko’s spot-kicks to hand Liverpool their 5th and their most memorable Champions League triumph.