Liverpool's 2005 Champions League Run: An Underrated Triumph?

The 2004-2005 Liverpool squad is often remembered as an unlikely UEFA Champions League winner. Many pundits argue the team was underwhelming on paper, widely perceived as overachievers. However, their journey to Istanbul included dominant displays. They routed Bayer Leverkusen 6-2 on aggregate in the Round of 16, showcasing their European pedigree. Liverpool then overcame a formidable Juventus side, who had just beaten AC Milan in Serie A. They subsequently eliminated José Mourinho's 95-point Chelsea in a tense semi-final clash. The Reds famously triumphed over AC Milan in a dramatic final, solidifying their place in history. Beating three world-class opponents suggests this team was far from 'bad' and deserved their glory. Liverpool ChampionsLeague UCL FootballHistory 2005Final YNWA Juventus Chelsea ACMilan BayerLeverkusen