Today marks the 20th anniversary of the Miracle of Istanbul, commemorating Liverpool's epic comeback from a 3-0 deficit to defeat AC Milan in the Champions League final. The match, hailed as one of the greatest in football history, saw goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek emerge as the hero, saving crucial penalties, including one from Andriy Shevchenko. Dudek reflects on his key saves that maintained Liverpool's hope and led them to their first European Cup victory in 21 years.
I had to keep my focus. In extra time, a cross came in and a header went rapidly towards me. I managed to stop it.
That's landed perfectly for him to put it into the net. I tried to make myself as big as possible... I put a hand up and hoped for a miracle.
Dudek's heroics define the Miracle of Istanbul, where Liverpool made an unforgettable comeback to win the Champions League after being down 3-0.
Rafa Benitez's side summoned up a stunning comeback and dug themselves out of a three-goal hole to beat AC Milan on penalties.
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