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Greatest comebacks in Champions League history.

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The Greatest UCL Comeback: Barcelona vs. PSG (2017)

Barcelona’s 6-1 comeback win against PSG, overturning a 4-0 deficit, is the most iconic UCL comeback. The 2017 match showcased Barcelona’s resilience, tactical brilliance, and individual genius, particularly from Messi, Neymar, and Suarez. This epic revival embodies football’s unpredictability and collective spirit, cementing its place as the greatest UCL comeback of all time.

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First Leg:
PSG 4-0 Barcelona (4-0 agg.)

Second Leg:
Barcelona 6-1 PSG (6-5 agg.)

2016/17 round of 16

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The UEFA Champions League has witnessed some of the most dramatic comebacks and the most unforgettable moments in football history.

Top Comebacks in Champions League History:

Ranked based on their significance and impact.

  1. Barcelona 6-1 Paris Saint-Germain (2017)

    • Aggregate: 6-5
    • Barcelona faced a daunting 4-0 deficit from the first leg but staged a remarkable comeback at Camp Nou. The match included three goals scored in the final minutes, culminating in Sergi Roberto’s last-minute winner, which secured their place in the quarter-finals.

  2. Liverpool 3-3 AC Milan (2005)

    • Aggregate: 3-2 on penalties
    • Known as the “Miracle of Istanbul,” Liverpool came back from a 3-0 halftime deficit in the final. Goals from Steven Gerrard, Vladimir Smicer, and Xabi Alonso leveled the match, leading to a penalty shootout victory for Liverpool.

  3. Liverpool 4-0 Barcelona (2019)

    • Aggregate: 4-3
    • In another remarkable semi-final, Liverpool overturned a 3-0 first-leg loss against Barcelona. Divock Origi’s early goal and two quick strikes from Georginio Wijnaldum turned the tide, with Origi scoring again to clinch the tie.

  4. Ajax 2-3 Tottenham Hotspur (2019)

    • Aggregate: 3-3 (Tottenham advanced on away goals)
    • Tottenham faced a similar situation, needing to overcome a 1-0 deficit from the first leg. Lucas Moura’s hat-trick, including a last-minute goal, sent Spurs through to the final.

  5. Deportivo La Coruna 4-0 AC Milan (2004)

    • Aggregate: 5-4
    • Deportivo shocked Milan after losing the first leg 4-1. They scored four goals at home to complete one of the most unexpected turnarounds in Champions League history.

  6. Roma 3-0 Barcelona (2018)

    • Aggregate: 4-4 (Roma advanced on away goals)
    • After losing 4-1 in the first leg, Roma staged an incredible comeback at home, with Kostas Manolas scoring the decisive goal that sent them through to the semi-finals.

  7. Chelsea 4-1 Napoli (2012)

    • Aggregate: 5-4
    • Chelsea overturned a first-leg deficit of 3-1 against Napoli in the knockout stage, with Branislav Ivanovic scoring in extra time to secure their place in the quarter-finals.

  8. Real Madrid 3-1 Manchester City (2022)

    • Aggregate: 6-5
    • In a thrilling semi-final, Real Madrid came back from being down on aggregate to secure their spot in the final with a stunning late performance.

  9. Paris Saint-Germain 1-3 Manchester United (2019)

    • Aggregate: 3-3 (Manchester United advanced on away goals)
    • Despite losing at home, Manchester United pulled off an incredible comeback at Parc des Princes, with Marcus Rashford scoring a late penalty to seal their progression.

  10. Manchester United 2-1 Bayern Munich (1999)

    • This iconic final saw Manchester United score two late goals in stoppage time to snatch victory from Bayern Munich after trailing for most of the match.
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The most surprising comeback in UEFA Champions League history is undoubtedly Barcelona’s 6-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Round of 16 during the 2016-17 season. After losing the first leg 4-0 at Parc des Princes, Barcelona faced an almost insurmountable challenge at Camp Nou.

Key Highlights of the Comeback:

  • Early Goals: Barcelona started strong, with Luis Suárez scoring in the third minute, followed by an own goal from Layvin Kurzawa, bringing the score to 2-0 at halftime.
  • Second Half Drama: Lionel Messi converted a penalty shortly after the break, making it 3-0 on the night but still trailing 4-3 on aggregate. Edinson Cavani’s goal for PSG in the 62nd minute seemed to seal Barcelona’s fate, pushing the aggregate score to 5-3.
  • Final Minutes: In a stunning twist, Neymar scored a free-kick in the 88th minute and then converted another penalty in the 91st minute, leveling the aggregate score at 5-5. Finally, in the dying moments of added time, Sergi Roberto scored the decisive goal, completing one of football’s greatest comebacks and securing a 6-5 aggregate victory for Barcelona.

This match is often referred to as “La Remontada” (The Comeback) and is celebrated not only for its dramatic nature but also for being the first time a team overturned a four-goal deficit in Champions League history.

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