The top five greatest Champions League comebacks

With the Champions League returning to our screens this evening, we’ve taken a look into the top five greatest European comebacks of the last 20 years, with the help of Betfair.

5. Ajax v Tottenham Hotspur, 2019

Having knocked out Cristiano Ronaldo’s Juventus in the previous round, Ajax were riding a wave of momentum coming up against Spurs in 2019. Donny van de Beek secured a first leg win for the Dutch side and they were the favourites coming into the reverse fixture.

In the second leg Spurs were 2-0 down after just 35 minutes and their odds of making to the final had drifted to 43/1 as they were 3-0 down on aggregate.

Step forward Lucas Moura. With star man Harry Kane injured, it fell to the Brazilian winger to step up to the plate, and step up he did in spectacular style. Spurs sealed their place in the final with Lucas slotting in a 96th minute winner to send Spurs through on away goals.

4. Liverpool v Ac Milan, 2005

Probably the most famous comeback on the list, this final will live long in the memory. AC Milan’s star-studded side found themselves 3-0 up at half time and had totally outclassed Liverpool.

Steven Gerrard then managed to ignite a second half comeback and the rest is history. While they were 3-0 down, Liverpool had drifted to 99/1 to win the Champions League and they managed to seal it in an iconic penalty shootout.

3. Roma v Barcelona, 2018

Barcelona have made quite the name for themselves when it comes to throwing away leads in the Champions League, but their 2018 defeat to Roma was a massive shock to the system.

The Spanish champions somehow managed to let a 4-1 lead slip and Roma defied the 199/1 odds to oversee a second half comeback. Kostas Manolas headed home the winning goal and Barcelona