Greatest UCL Second Leg Comebacks<\/h2>\nBarcelona 5-1 Chelsea: 1999-00 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\n![\"Rivaldo,](\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Barcelona-Forward-Rivaldo-Celebrating-560x315.jpeg\")
Rivaldo Celebrating After Scoring Against Chelsea<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBarcelona have pulled off some of the greatest comes in UCL history, starting with the quarter-final triumph over Chelsea in the 1999-00 season. The Blues thoroughly outclassed the Blaugrana in the first leg at Stamford Bridge. Gianfranco Zola landed the first blow at Stamford Bridge in the 30th minute, sending home fans into pandemonium. Four minutes later, Tore Andre Flo scored Chelsea’s second, giving them firm control of the game. Flo seemingly secured Chelsea’s semi-final berth with another finely taken goal in the 38th minute, but Luis Figo’s 64th-minute strike denied the Blues a clean sheet.<\/p>\n
At Nou Camp, Rivaldo (24′) and Luis Figo (45′) scored to pull Barca back into the contest, but Flo’s 60-minute strike put Chelsea back ahead. In the 83rd minute, Dani Garcia scored for Barcelona, pushing the game to extra time. Chelsea’s Celestine Babayaro conceded a penalty and saw a red card in the 98th minute. Rivaldo took the spot kick and fired Barca into the lead. Finally, in the 104th minute, Patrick Kluivert scored for the Blaugrana, sealing a 5-1 win on the night and 6-4 on aggregate.<\/p>\n
Monaco 3-1 Real Madrid: 2003-04 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\n![\"Monaco](\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Monaco-Beat-Real-Madrid-3-1--560x314.jpg\")
Monaco Beat Real Madrid’s Galacticos 3-1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe most successful team in Champions League history, Real Madrid, cruised to a 4-2 victory in the first leg of their quarter-final clash with Monaco in March 2004. Sebastien Squillaci’s 43rd-minute strike did unnerve the Santiago Bernabeu, but Los Blancos, with their Galacticos, quickly mounted a comeback. Ivan Helguera equalised for Real Madrid in the 51st minute before world-class trio Zinedine Zidane (70′), Luis Figo (77′), and Ronaldo Nazario (81′) put Los Merengues in the driving seat. Monaco, however, still had a little fight left in them, and they reduced the deficit with former Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes’s clinical strike in the 83rd minute.<\/p>\n
In front of their fans, Monaco played a flawless second leg, making one of the greatest underdog comebacks in UCL history.<\/p>\n
Raul Gonzalez added to Madrid’s advantage in the 36th minute, but Ludovic Guily restored parity just 10 minutes later. Three minutes into the second half, Morientes scored to fire Monaco ahead in the game. Then, in the 66th minute, Guily scored the third goal, levelling the tie on aggregate (5-5). Since Monaco scored two away goals (Madrid just one), they proceeded to the semi-finals.<\/p>\n
Chelsea 4-1 Napoli: 2011-12 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\n![\"Frank](\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Frank-Lampard-and-Didier-Drogba-Celebrating-Against-Napoli-560x350.webp\")
Frank Lampard and Didier Drogba are Celebrating Against Napoli in the UCL Round of 16<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSerie A highfliers delivered a splendid performance against Premier League heavyweights Chelsea at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the first leg of their 2011-12 Champions League Round of 16 clash. Juan Mata fired the visitors into the lead in the 27th minute, but Napoli refused to let the setback dictate their night. Ezequiel Lavezzi restored parity in the 39th minute before Edinson Cavani put the hosts in front in the second minute of first-half added time. Lavezzi added another goal to his name in the 65th minute, propelling Napoli to a 3-1 victory.<\/p>\n
At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea icon Didier Drogba pulled one back, applying a clinical finish in the 29th minute. Two minutes into the second half, John Terry fired home to put Chelsea in the lead on away goals. Their celebration, however, did not last long, as Gokhan Inler made it 2-1 at the Bridge.<\/p>\n
In the 75th minute, the game swung once more, with Frank Lampard converting from the penalty spot. With the game level, the match went to extra time. In the 105th minute, Branislav Ivanovic scored for Chelsea, and Napoli could not come up with a reply in the second half of extra time. The game finished 4-1 at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea edging Napoli out 5-4 of aggregate.<\/p>\n
Barcelona 4-0 AC Milan: 2012-13 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\n![\"Barcelona](\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Barcelona-4-0-AC-Milan-560x389.jpg\")
Barcelona’s 4-0 Win Over Milan Is One of the Greatest UCL Comebacks in History<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBarcelona suffered a big blow in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash with AC Milan. At San Siro, the two teams played out a cagey first half, with neither creating too many goal-scoring opportunities. Milan, however, were clearly the better side in the second leg. In the 57th minute, Kevin-Prince Boateng fired the hosts into the lead. Then, in the 81st minute, Sulley Muntari found the back of the net to secure a 2-0 victory.<\/p>\n
Lionel Messi and Co needed a flawless display in the second leg, and the Argentine genius took it upon himself to lead by example. Just five minutes into the game, Messi cut Milan’s advantage in half. Then, in the 40th minute, he doubled his money, levelling the tie on aggregate. In complete control, Barcelona went in front with David Villa’s goal in the 55th minute before Jordi Alba put the cherry on top with his 92nd-minute strike.<\/p>\n
Manchester United 3-0 Olympiacos: 2013-14 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\n![\"Robin](\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Robin-Van-Persie-Scoring-Against-Olympiacos-As-Manchester-United-Mount-One-of-the-Greatest-UCL-Comebacks-560x373.jpg\")
Robin van Persie Scored an Excellent Hat-Trick Against Olympiacos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHeavyweights Manchester United got a reality check in the first leg of their UCL Round of 16 clash with Olympiacos in the 2013-14 season. At the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Olympiacos got their noses in front with Alex Dominguez’s strike in the 38th minute. Man Utd were expected to come up with a reply in the second half, but they could not deliver, conceding another goal through Joel Campbell in the 55th minute.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils, however, did not let their fans down in the second leg at Old Trafford, with Robin van Persie playing the best game of his Champions League career to seal the win. The Dutchman opened the scoring with a clinical penalty in the 25th minute. Then, just before the half-time whistle, he missiled his left-footed effort into the bottom-right corner. Wayne Rooney provided the assist. Six minutes into the second half, Van Persie completed the turnaround, finding the back of the net from a direct free-kick. David De Gea also made some crucial saves to guarantee the win.<\/p>\n
Chelsea 2-0 PSG: 2013-14 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\n![\"Chelsea](\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Chelsea-Beat-PSG-2-0-560x350.jpg\")
Chelsea Players Celebrating After Scoring Against PSG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOver the years, Chelsea have cultivated quite a reputation for mounting great Champions League comebacks in the second leg. After pulling off a comeback against Napoli, Chelsea channeled their never-say-die attitude to pull off another spectacular turnaround, this time against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).<\/p>\n
French powerhouse PSG secured a thumping 3-1 win over Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Parc des Princes. Ezequiel Lavezzi gave PSG the perfect start, firing them into the lead in the fourth minute. Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard restored parity for the hosts with a 27th-minute penalty. However, David Luiz’s 61st-minute own goal restored PSG’s advantage. In injury time, things went from bad to worse for the Blues, as Javier Pastore found the back of the net for the Parisians.<\/p>\n
The second leg at Stamford Bridge painted a different picture. Chelsea came alive in the game, attacking with intent and ultimately coming away with a 2-0 win. Substitute Andre Schurrle, who replaced injured Hazard in the 18th minute, landed the first blow in the 32nd minute.<\/p>\n
With three minutes left of regulation time, another substitute, Demba Ba, scored for Chelsea. Jose Mourinho’s side held on for the last few minutes and came away with a 2-0 victory. Thanks to their away goal in Paris, the Londoners qualified for the semi-finals at PSG’s expense.<\/p>\n
Bayern Munich 6-1 Porto: 2014-15 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\n![\"Bayern](\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Bayern-Munich-Player-Celebrating-After-Pulling-Off-One-of-the-Greatest-UCL-Comebacks-560x315.jpg\")
Thiago, Muller, Boateng, Lewandowski, and Alonso Scored Against Porto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe mighty Bayern Munich suffered a shock 3-1 defeat in their quarter-final clash with Porto in the 2014-15 Champions League campaign. Riccardo Quaresma scored from the spot in the third minute before pouncing on a defensive mistake and doubling his tally in the 10th minute. The Bavarians halved the deficit with Thiago Alcantara’s 28th-minute strike, but it did not spark a turnaround. Porto piled on the pressure at home and got their third goal through Jackson Martinez in the 65th minute.<\/p>\n
Bayern Munich were thoroughly outplayed in the first leg, but in the second, they were in a league of their own. In front of a buzzing Allianz Arena, Bayern drew first blood through Thiago Alcantara in the 14th minute. Eight minutes later, Jerome Boateng hit the back of the net, levelling the tie on aggregate. Robert Lewandowski then claimed a brace (27′, 40′), scoring on either side of Thomas Muller’s 36th-minute strike. Xabi Alonso completed the rout with his 88th-minute goal.<\/p>\n
Porto scored one through Martinez in the 73rd minute, but it was nothing more than a consolation after the devastating first half Bayern had.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid 3-0 Wolfsburg: 2015-16 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\n![\"Real](\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Real-Madrid-Pulled-Off-One-of-the-Greatest-UCL-Comebacks-Against-Wolfsburg-560x316.jpeg\")
Greatest UCL Comebacks: Cristiano Ronaldo Scored a Hat-Trick Against Wolfsburg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nReal Madrid are no strangers to mega Champions League comebacks, with them showcasing their indomitable spirit time and again in Europe’s greatest competition. Their most emphatic one came in the quarter-finals of the 2015-16 Champions League season, as they broke Wolfsburg’s hearts at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.<\/p>\n
The German side shook Real Madrid in the first leg at the VFL Wolfsburg Arena. In the 18th minute, the hosts pulled ahead, thanks to an excellent penalty from Ricardo Rodriguez. Seven minutes later, Wolfsburg were in dreamland as Maximilian Arnold doubled the hosts’ money. Cristiano Ronaldo-led Madrid tried to mount a comeback in the second half, but Wolfsburg were simply too resilient.<\/p>\n
Before the second leg, Real Madrid players asked fans to serve as their 12th man. The Santiago Bernabeu faithful held their end of the bargain, and Ronaldo held his. The all-time leading scorer in Real Madrid history scored a sensational hat-trick, landing his first blow in the 15th minute, second in the 17th, and the decisive one in the 77th minute. The last one was the most special of the lot, as he squeezed his free-kick through the wall and into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
Juventus 3-0 Atletico Madrid: 2018-19 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\n![\"Cristiano](\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Cristiano-Ronaldo-Scored-a-Hat-Trick-Against-Atletico-Madrid-in-2019-560x337.jpg\")
Greatest UCL Comebacks: Cristiano Ronaldo Scored a Hat-Trick Against Atletico Madrid in 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTwo of the grittiest teams in Europe, Juventus and Atletico Madrid, went head-to-head in the Champions League Round of 16. In the first leg, Atletico Madrid came out on top, sealing a 2-0 win at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. After a cagey and goalless first half, Jose Maria Gimenez drew first blood, smartly scoring from a corner. Five minutes later, Atletico captain Diego Godin scored from a narrow angle after Juve failed to clear a free-kick.<\/p>\n
At the Allianz Stadium, Juventus needed someone to take charge, and on stepped Cristiano Ronaldo, scoring another brilliant hat-trick in the Champions League knockouts. The Portuguese icon scored from a brilliant diving header in the 27th minute, cutting the deficit in half. Three minutes into the second half, he scored from another header, outleaping Atleti defenders and steering the ball into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner completed his hat-trick in the 78th minute, convincingly beating Jan Oblak from the spot.<\/p>\n
Deportivo La Coruna 4-0 AC Milan: 2003-04 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\n![\"Deportivo](\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Deportivo-La-Coruna-4-0-AC-Milan-560x315.webp\")
Greatest UCL Comebacks: Deportivo La Coruna Players Celebrating After Scoring Against AC Milan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOverwhelming favourites AC Milan conceded the first goal of their Champions League quarter-final clash with Deportivo La Coruna. Walter Pandiani popped up with the goal in the 11th minute, putting pressure on the hosts in front of a packed San Siro. Milan took a while to find their groove, but once they did, Deportivo did not stand a chance. Kaka landed the first blow in the 45th minute before Andriy Shevchenko fired Milan into the lead. Kaka (49′) and Andrea Pirlo (53′) then scored in quick succession to seal a 4-1 win for the hosts.<\/p>\n
Even the most ardent supporters had written Deportivo La Coruna off. The players, however, believed in themselves and produced one of the greatest UCL comebacks in history. First-leg scorer Pandiani kicked off the comeback with his fifth-minute effort. In the 35th minute, Juan Carlos Valeron made it 2-0 at Riazor. Just before the break, Albert Luque found the netting to put Deportivo ahead on aggregate. Fully aware of Milan’s quality, Deportivo did not make the mistake of only protecting their lead. They piled men forward and secured the insurance goal through Fran in the 76th minute. A comeback for the ages!<\/p>\n
Roma 3-0 Barcelona: 2017-18 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\n![\"Kostas](\"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/04\/Kostas-Manolas-Scoring-the-Winning-Goal-in-Romas-Comeback-Win-Over-Barcelona-560x420.jpg\")
Greatest UCL Comebacks: Kostas Manolas Scored the Winning Goal in Roma’s Win Over Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOn paper, the battle between Roma and Barcelona looked rather lopsided. The Blaugrana had some of the finest players in the business, spearheaded by the legendary Lionel Messi. Roma, meanwhile, had no such standout match-winners.<\/p>\n
The first leg at Nou Camp saw Roma score two luckless own goals from Daniele De Rossi (38′) and Kostas Manolas (55′). Four minutes later, Gerard Pique scored for Barcelona, making it 3-0 in front of their fans. Eden Dzeko pulled one back for Roma in the 80th minute, but Luis Suarez’s 87th-minute goal restored the home side’s advantage.<\/p>\n
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Barcelona have pulled off some of the greatest comes in UCL history, starting with the quarter-final triumph over Chelsea in the 1999-00 season. The Blues thoroughly outclassed the Blaugrana in the first leg at Stamford Bridge. Gianfranco Zola landed the first blow at Stamford Bridge in the 30th minute, sending home fans into pandemonium. Four minutes later, Tore Andre Flo scored Chelsea’s second, giving them firm control of the game. Flo seemingly secured Chelsea’s semi-final berth with another finely taken goal in the 38th minute, but Luis Figo’s 64th-minute strike denied the Blues a clean sheet.<\/p>\n
At Nou Camp, Rivaldo (24′) and Luis Figo (45′) scored to pull Barca back into the contest, but Flo’s 60-minute strike put Chelsea back ahead. In the 83rd minute, Dani Garcia scored for Barcelona, pushing the game to extra time. Chelsea’s Celestine Babayaro conceded a penalty and saw a red card in the 98th minute. Rivaldo took the spot kick and fired Barca into the lead. Finally, in the 104th minute, Patrick Kluivert scored for the Blaugrana, sealing a 5-1 win on the night and 6-4 on aggregate.<\/p>\n
Monaco 3-1 Real Madrid: 2003-04 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nMonaco Beat Real Madrid’s Galacticos 3-1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe most successful team in Champions League history, Real Madrid, cruised to a 4-2 victory in the first leg of their quarter-final clash with Monaco in March 2004. Sebastien Squillaci’s 43rd-minute strike did unnerve the Santiago Bernabeu, but Los Blancos, with their Galacticos, quickly mounted a comeback. Ivan Helguera equalised for Real Madrid in the 51st minute before world-class trio Zinedine Zidane (70′), Luis Figo (77′), and Ronaldo Nazario (81′) put Los Merengues in the driving seat. Monaco, however, still had a little fight left in them, and they reduced the deficit with former Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes’s clinical strike in the 83rd minute.<\/p>\n
In front of their fans, Monaco played a flawless second leg, making one of the greatest underdog comebacks in UCL history.<\/p>\n
Raul Gonzalez added to Madrid’s advantage in the 36th minute, but Ludovic Guily restored parity just 10 minutes later. Three minutes into the second half, Morientes scored to fire Monaco ahead in the game. Then, in the 66th minute, Guily scored the third goal, levelling the tie on aggregate (5-5). Since Monaco scored two away goals (Madrid just one), they proceeded to the semi-finals.<\/p>\n
Chelsea 4-1 Napoli: 2011-12 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\nFrank Lampard and Didier Drogba are Celebrating Against Napoli in the UCL Round of 16<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSerie A highfliers delivered a splendid performance against Premier League heavyweights Chelsea at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the first leg of their 2011-12 Champions League Round of 16 clash. Juan Mata fired the visitors into the lead in the 27th minute, but Napoli refused to let the setback dictate their night. Ezequiel Lavezzi restored parity in the 39th minute before Edinson Cavani put the hosts in front in the second minute of first-half added time. Lavezzi added another goal to his name in the 65th minute, propelling Napoli to a 3-1 victory.<\/p>\n
At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea icon Didier Drogba pulled one back, applying a clinical finish in the 29th minute. Two minutes into the second half, John Terry fired home to put Chelsea in the lead on away goals. Their celebration, however, did not last long, as Gokhan Inler made it 2-1 at the Bridge.<\/p>\n
In the 75th minute, the game swung once more, with Frank Lampard converting from the penalty spot. With the game level, the match went to extra time. In the 105th minute, Branislav Ivanovic scored for Chelsea, and Napoli could not come up with a reply in the second half of extra time. The game finished 4-1 at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea edging Napoli out 5-4 of aggregate.<\/p>\n
Barcelona 4-0 AC Milan: 2012-13 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\nBarcelona’s 4-0 Win Over Milan Is One of the Greatest UCL Comebacks in History<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBarcelona suffered a big blow in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash with AC Milan. At San Siro, the two teams played out a cagey first half, with neither creating too many goal-scoring opportunities. Milan, however, were clearly the better side in the second leg. In the 57th minute, Kevin-Prince Boateng fired the hosts into the lead. Then, in the 81st minute, Sulley Muntari found the back of the net to secure a 2-0 victory.<\/p>\n
Lionel Messi and Co needed a flawless display in the second leg, and the Argentine genius took it upon himself to lead by example. Just five minutes into the game, Messi cut Milan’s advantage in half. Then, in the 40th minute, he doubled his money, levelling the tie on aggregate. In complete control, Barcelona went in front with David Villa’s goal in the 55th minute before Jordi Alba put the cherry on top with his 92nd-minute strike.<\/p>\n
Manchester United 3-0 Olympiacos: 2013-14 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\nRobin van Persie Scored an Excellent Hat-Trick Against Olympiacos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHeavyweights Manchester United got a reality check in the first leg of their UCL Round of 16 clash with Olympiacos in the 2013-14 season. At the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Olympiacos got their noses in front with Alex Dominguez’s strike in the 38th minute. Man Utd were expected to come up with a reply in the second half, but they could not deliver, conceding another goal through Joel Campbell in the 55th minute.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils, however, did not let their fans down in the second leg at Old Trafford, with Robin van Persie playing the best game of his Champions League career to seal the win. The Dutchman opened the scoring with a clinical penalty in the 25th minute. Then, just before the half-time whistle, he missiled his left-footed effort into the bottom-right corner. Wayne Rooney provided the assist. Six minutes into the second half, Van Persie completed the turnaround, finding the back of the net from a direct free-kick. David De Gea also made some crucial saves to guarantee the win.<\/p>\n
Chelsea 2-0 PSG: 2013-14 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nChelsea Players Celebrating After Scoring Against PSG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOver the years, Chelsea have cultivated quite a reputation for mounting great Champions League comebacks in the second leg. After pulling off a comeback against Napoli, Chelsea channeled their never-say-die attitude to pull off another spectacular turnaround, this time against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).<\/p>\n
French powerhouse PSG secured a thumping 3-1 win over Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Parc des Princes. Ezequiel Lavezzi gave PSG the perfect start, firing them into the lead in the fourth minute. Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard restored parity for the hosts with a 27th-minute penalty. However, David Luiz’s 61st-minute own goal restored PSG’s advantage. In injury time, things went from bad to worse for the Blues, as Javier Pastore found the back of the net for the Parisians.<\/p>\n
The second leg at Stamford Bridge painted a different picture. Chelsea came alive in the game, attacking with intent and ultimately coming away with a 2-0 win. Substitute Andre Schurrle, who replaced injured Hazard in the 18th minute, landed the first blow in the 32nd minute.<\/p>\n
With three minutes left of regulation time, another substitute, Demba Ba, scored for Chelsea. Jose Mourinho’s side held on for the last few minutes and came away with a 2-0 victory. Thanks to their away goal in Paris, the Londoners qualified for the semi-finals at PSG’s expense.<\/p>\n
Bayern Munich 6-1 Porto: 2014-15 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nThiago, Muller, Boateng, Lewandowski, and Alonso Scored Against Porto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe mighty Bayern Munich suffered a shock 3-1 defeat in their quarter-final clash with Porto in the 2014-15 Champions League campaign. Riccardo Quaresma scored from the spot in the third minute before pouncing on a defensive mistake and doubling his tally in the 10th minute. The Bavarians halved the deficit with Thiago Alcantara’s 28th-minute strike, but it did not spark a turnaround. Porto piled on the pressure at home and got their third goal through Jackson Martinez in the 65th minute.<\/p>\n
Bayern Munich were thoroughly outplayed in the first leg, but in the second, they were in a league of their own. In front of a buzzing Allianz Arena, Bayern drew first blood through Thiago Alcantara in the 14th minute. Eight minutes later, Jerome Boateng hit the back of the net, levelling the tie on aggregate. Robert Lewandowski then claimed a brace (27′, 40′), scoring on either side of Thomas Muller’s 36th-minute strike. Xabi Alonso completed the rout with his 88th-minute goal.<\/p>\n
Porto scored one through Martinez in the 73rd minute, but it was nothing more than a consolation after the devastating first half Bayern had.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid 3-0 Wolfsburg: 2015-16 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Cristiano Ronaldo Scored a Hat-Trick Against Wolfsburg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nReal Madrid are no strangers to mega Champions League comebacks, with them showcasing their indomitable spirit time and again in Europe’s greatest competition. Their most emphatic one came in the quarter-finals of the 2015-16 Champions League season, as they broke Wolfsburg’s hearts at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.<\/p>\n
The German side shook Real Madrid in the first leg at the VFL Wolfsburg Arena. In the 18th minute, the hosts pulled ahead, thanks to an excellent penalty from Ricardo Rodriguez. Seven minutes later, Wolfsburg were in dreamland as Maximilian Arnold doubled the hosts’ money. Cristiano Ronaldo-led Madrid tried to mount a comeback in the second half, but Wolfsburg were simply too resilient.<\/p>\n
Before the second leg, Real Madrid players asked fans to serve as their 12th man. The Santiago Bernabeu faithful held their end of the bargain, and Ronaldo held his. The all-time leading scorer in Real Madrid history scored a sensational hat-trick, landing his first blow in the 15th minute, second in the 17th, and the decisive one in the 77th minute. The last one was the most special of the lot, as he squeezed his free-kick through the wall and into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
Juventus 3-0 Atletico Madrid: 2018-19 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Cristiano Ronaldo Scored a Hat-Trick Against Atletico Madrid in 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTwo of the grittiest teams in Europe, Juventus and Atletico Madrid, went head-to-head in the Champions League Round of 16. In the first leg, Atletico Madrid came out on top, sealing a 2-0 win at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. After a cagey and goalless first half, Jose Maria Gimenez drew first blood, smartly scoring from a corner. Five minutes later, Atletico captain Diego Godin scored from a narrow angle after Juve failed to clear a free-kick.<\/p>\n
At the Allianz Stadium, Juventus needed someone to take charge, and on stepped Cristiano Ronaldo, scoring another brilliant hat-trick in the Champions League knockouts. The Portuguese icon scored from a brilliant diving header in the 27th minute, cutting the deficit in half. Three minutes into the second half, he scored from another header, outleaping Atleti defenders and steering the ball into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner completed his hat-trick in the 78th minute, convincingly beating Jan Oblak from the spot.<\/p>\n
Deportivo La Coruna 4-0 AC Milan: 2003-04 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Deportivo La Coruna Players Celebrating After Scoring Against AC Milan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOverwhelming favourites AC Milan conceded the first goal of their Champions League quarter-final clash with Deportivo La Coruna. Walter Pandiani popped up with the goal in the 11th minute, putting pressure on the hosts in front of a packed San Siro. Milan took a while to find their groove, but once they did, Deportivo did not stand a chance. Kaka landed the first blow in the 45th minute before Andriy Shevchenko fired Milan into the lead. Kaka (49′) and Andrea Pirlo (53′) then scored in quick succession to seal a 4-1 win for the hosts.<\/p>\n
Even the most ardent supporters had written Deportivo La Coruna off. The players, however, believed in themselves and produced one of the greatest UCL comebacks in history. First-leg scorer Pandiani kicked off the comeback with his fifth-minute effort. In the 35th minute, Juan Carlos Valeron made it 2-0 at Riazor. Just before the break, Albert Luque found the netting to put Deportivo ahead on aggregate. Fully aware of Milan’s quality, Deportivo did not make the mistake of only protecting their lead. They piled men forward and secured the insurance goal through Fran in the 76th minute. A comeback for the ages!<\/p>\n
Roma 3-0 Barcelona: 2017-18 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Kostas Manolas Scored the Winning Goal in Roma’s Win Over Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOn paper, the battle between Roma and Barcelona looked rather lopsided. The Blaugrana had some of the finest players in the business, spearheaded by the legendary Lionel Messi. Roma, meanwhile, had no such standout match-winners.<\/p>\n
The first leg at Nou Camp saw Roma score two luckless own goals from Daniele De Rossi (38′) and Kostas Manolas (55′). Four minutes later, Gerard Pique scored for Barcelona, making it 3-0 in front of their fans. Eden Dzeko pulled one back for Roma in the 80th minute, but Luis Suarez’s 87th-minute goal restored the home side’s advantage.<\/p>\n
\nOn this day in 2018, Roma pulled off the \ud835\udc96\ud835\udc8d\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc8a\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc86 \ud835\udc93\ud835\udc86\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc90\ud835\udc8f\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc85\ud835\udc82 and eliminated Barcelona on away goals \ud83d\udfe1\ud83d\udd34 pic.twitter.com\/X7Mlv09Thl<\/a><\/p>\n— 433 (@433) April 10, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The most successful team in Champions League history, Real Madrid, cruised to a 4-2 victory in the first leg of their quarter-final clash with Monaco in March 2004. Sebastien Squillaci’s 43rd-minute strike did unnerve the Santiago Bernabeu, but Los Blancos, with their Galacticos, quickly mounted a comeback. Ivan Helguera equalised for Real Madrid in the 51st minute before world-class trio Zinedine Zidane (70′), Luis Figo (77′), and Ronaldo Nazario (81′) put Los Merengues in the driving seat. Monaco, however, still had a little fight left in them, and they reduced the deficit with former Real Madrid striker Fernando Morientes’s clinical strike in the 83rd minute.<\/p>\n
In front of their fans, Monaco played a flawless second leg, making one of the greatest underdog comebacks in UCL history.<\/p>\n
Raul Gonzalez added to Madrid’s advantage in the 36th minute, but Ludovic Guily restored parity just 10 minutes later. Three minutes into the second half, Morientes scored to fire Monaco ahead in the game. Then, in the 66th minute, Guily scored the third goal, levelling the tie on aggregate (5-5). Since Monaco scored two away goals (Madrid just one), they proceeded to the semi-finals.<\/p>\n
Chelsea 4-1 Napoli: 2011-12 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\nFrank Lampard and Didier Drogba are Celebrating Against Napoli in the UCL Round of 16<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSerie A highfliers delivered a splendid performance against Premier League heavyweights Chelsea at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the first leg of their 2011-12 Champions League Round of 16 clash. Juan Mata fired the visitors into the lead in the 27th minute, but Napoli refused to let the setback dictate their night. Ezequiel Lavezzi restored parity in the 39th minute before Edinson Cavani put the hosts in front in the second minute of first-half added time. Lavezzi added another goal to his name in the 65th minute, propelling Napoli to a 3-1 victory.<\/p>\n
At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea icon Didier Drogba pulled one back, applying a clinical finish in the 29th minute. Two minutes into the second half, John Terry fired home to put Chelsea in the lead on away goals. Their celebration, however, did not last long, as Gokhan Inler made it 2-1 at the Bridge.<\/p>\n
In the 75th minute, the game swung once more, with Frank Lampard converting from the penalty spot. With the game level, the match went to extra time. In the 105th minute, Branislav Ivanovic scored for Chelsea, and Napoli could not come up with a reply in the second half of extra time. The game finished 4-1 at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea edging Napoli out 5-4 of aggregate.<\/p>\n
Barcelona 4-0 AC Milan: 2012-13 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\nBarcelona’s 4-0 Win Over Milan Is One of the Greatest UCL Comebacks in History<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBarcelona suffered a big blow in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash with AC Milan. At San Siro, the two teams played out a cagey first half, with neither creating too many goal-scoring opportunities. Milan, however, were clearly the better side in the second leg. In the 57th minute, Kevin-Prince Boateng fired the hosts into the lead. Then, in the 81st minute, Sulley Muntari found the back of the net to secure a 2-0 victory.<\/p>\n
Lionel Messi and Co needed a flawless display in the second leg, and the Argentine genius took it upon himself to lead by example. Just five minutes into the game, Messi cut Milan’s advantage in half. Then, in the 40th minute, he doubled his money, levelling the tie on aggregate. In complete control, Barcelona went in front with David Villa’s goal in the 55th minute before Jordi Alba put the cherry on top with his 92nd-minute strike.<\/p>\n
Manchester United 3-0 Olympiacos: 2013-14 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\nRobin van Persie Scored an Excellent Hat-Trick Against Olympiacos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHeavyweights Manchester United got a reality check in the first leg of their UCL Round of 16 clash with Olympiacos in the 2013-14 season. At the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Olympiacos got their noses in front with Alex Dominguez’s strike in the 38th minute. Man Utd were expected to come up with a reply in the second half, but they could not deliver, conceding another goal through Joel Campbell in the 55th minute.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils, however, did not let their fans down in the second leg at Old Trafford, with Robin van Persie playing the best game of his Champions League career to seal the win. The Dutchman opened the scoring with a clinical penalty in the 25th minute. Then, just before the half-time whistle, he missiled his left-footed effort into the bottom-right corner. Wayne Rooney provided the assist. Six minutes into the second half, Van Persie completed the turnaround, finding the back of the net from a direct free-kick. David De Gea also made some crucial saves to guarantee the win.<\/p>\n
Chelsea 2-0 PSG: 2013-14 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nChelsea Players Celebrating After Scoring Against PSG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOver the years, Chelsea have cultivated quite a reputation for mounting great Champions League comebacks in the second leg. After pulling off a comeback against Napoli, Chelsea channeled their never-say-die attitude to pull off another spectacular turnaround, this time against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).<\/p>\n
French powerhouse PSG secured a thumping 3-1 win over Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Parc des Princes. Ezequiel Lavezzi gave PSG the perfect start, firing them into the lead in the fourth minute. Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard restored parity for the hosts with a 27th-minute penalty. However, David Luiz’s 61st-minute own goal restored PSG’s advantage. In injury time, things went from bad to worse for the Blues, as Javier Pastore found the back of the net for the Parisians.<\/p>\n
The second leg at Stamford Bridge painted a different picture. Chelsea came alive in the game, attacking with intent and ultimately coming away with a 2-0 win. Substitute Andre Schurrle, who replaced injured Hazard in the 18th minute, landed the first blow in the 32nd minute.<\/p>\n
With three minutes left of regulation time, another substitute, Demba Ba, scored for Chelsea. Jose Mourinho’s side held on for the last few minutes and came away with a 2-0 victory. Thanks to their away goal in Paris, the Londoners qualified for the semi-finals at PSG’s expense.<\/p>\n
Bayern Munich 6-1 Porto: 2014-15 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nThiago, Muller, Boateng, Lewandowski, and Alonso Scored Against Porto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe mighty Bayern Munich suffered a shock 3-1 defeat in their quarter-final clash with Porto in the 2014-15 Champions League campaign. Riccardo Quaresma scored from the spot in the third minute before pouncing on a defensive mistake and doubling his tally in the 10th minute. The Bavarians halved the deficit with Thiago Alcantara’s 28th-minute strike, but it did not spark a turnaround. Porto piled on the pressure at home and got their third goal through Jackson Martinez in the 65th minute.<\/p>\n
Bayern Munich were thoroughly outplayed in the first leg, but in the second, they were in a league of their own. In front of a buzzing Allianz Arena, Bayern drew first blood through Thiago Alcantara in the 14th minute. Eight minutes later, Jerome Boateng hit the back of the net, levelling the tie on aggregate. Robert Lewandowski then claimed a brace (27′, 40′), scoring on either side of Thomas Muller’s 36th-minute strike. Xabi Alonso completed the rout with his 88th-minute goal.<\/p>\n
Porto scored one through Martinez in the 73rd minute, but it was nothing more than a consolation after the devastating first half Bayern had.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid 3-0 Wolfsburg: 2015-16 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Cristiano Ronaldo Scored a Hat-Trick Against Wolfsburg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nReal Madrid are no strangers to mega Champions League comebacks, with them showcasing their indomitable spirit time and again in Europe’s greatest competition. Their most emphatic one came in the quarter-finals of the 2015-16 Champions League season, as they broke Wolfsburg’s hearts at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.<\/p>\n
The German side shook Real Madrid in the first leg at the VFL Wolfsburg Arena. In the 18th minute, the hosts pulled ahead, thanks to an excellent penalty from Ricardo Rodriguez. Seven minutes later, Wolfsburg were in dreamland as Maximilian Arnold doubled the hosts’ money. Cristiano Ronaldo-led Madrid tried to mount a comeback in the second half, but Wolfsburg were simply too resilient.<\/p>\n
Before the second leg, Real Madrid players asked fans to serve as their 12th man. The Santiago Bernabeu faithful held their end of the bargain, and Ronaldo held his. The all-time leading scorer in Real Madrid history scored a sensational hat-trick, landing his first blow in the 15th minute, second in the 17th, and the decisive one in the 77th minute. The last one was the most special of the lot, as he squeezed his free-kick through the wall and into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
Juventus 3-0 Atletico Madrid: 2018-19 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Cristiano Ronaldo Scored a Hat-Trick Against Atletico Madrid in 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTwo of the grittiest teams in Europe, Juventus and Atletico Madrid, went head-to-head in the Champions League Round of 16. In the first leg, Atletico Madrid came out on top, sealing a 2-0 win at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. After a cagey and goalless first half, Jose Maria Gimenez drew first blood, smartly scoring from a corner. Five minutes later, Atletico captain Diego Godin scored from a narrow angle after Juve failed to clear a free-kick.<\/p>\n
At the Allianz Stadium, Juventus needed someone to take charge, and on stepped Cristiano Ronaldo, scoring another brilliant hat-trick in the Champions League knockouts. The Portuguese icon scored from a brilliant diving header in the 27th minute, cutting the deficit in half. Three minutes into the second half, he scored from another header, outleaping Atleti defenders and steering the ball into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner completed his hat-trick in the 78th minute, convincingly beating Jan Oblak from the spot.<\/p>\n
Deportivo La Coruna 4-0 AC Milan: 2003-04 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Deportivo La Coruna Players Celebrating After Scoring Against AC Milan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOverwhelming favourites AC Milan conceded the first goal of their Champions League quarter-final clash with Deportivo La Coruna. Walter Pandiani popped up with the goal in the 11th minute, putting pressure on the hosts in front of a packed San Siro. Milan took a while to find their groove, but once they did, Deportivo did not stand a chance. Kaka landed the first blow in the 45th minute before Andriy Shevchenko fired Milan into the lead. Kaka (49′) and Andrea Pirlo (53′) then scored in quick succession to seal a 4-1 win for the hosts.<\/p>\n
Even the most ardent supporters had written Deportivo La Coruna off. The players, however, believed in themselves and produced one of the greatest UCL comebacks in history. First-leg scorer Pandiani kicked off the comeback with his fifth-minute effort. In the 35th minute, Juan Carlos Valeron made it 2-0 at Riazor. Just before the break, Albert Luque found the netting to put Deportivo ahead on aggregate. Fully aware of Milan’s quality, Deportivo did not make the mistake of only protecting their lead. They piled men forward and secured the insurance goal through Fran in the 76th minute. A comeback for the ages!<\/p>\n
Roma 3-0 Barcelona: 2017-18 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Kostas Manolas Scored the Winning Goal in Roma’s Win Over Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOn paper, the battle between Roma and Barcelona looked rather lopsided. The Blaugrana had some of the finest players in the business, spearheaded by the legendary Lionel Messi. Roma, meanwhile, had no such standout match-winners.<\/p>\n
The first leg at Nou Camp saw Roma score two luckless own goals from Daniele De Rossi (38′) and Kostas Manolas (55′). Four minutes later, Gerard Pique scored for Barcelona, making it 3-0 in front of their fans. Eden Dzeko pulled one back for Roma in the 80th minute, but Luis Suarez’s 87th-minute goal restored the home side’s advantage.<\/p>\n
\nOn this day in 2018, Roma pulled off the \ud835\udc96\ud835\udc8d\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc8a\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc86 \ud835\udc93\ud835\udc86\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc90\ud835\udc8f\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc85\ud835\udc82 and eliminated Barcelona on away goals \ud83d\udfe1\ud83d\udd34 pic.twitter.com\/X7Mlv09Thl<\/a><\/p>\n— 433 (@433) April 10, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Serie A highfliers delivered a splendid performance against Premier League heavyweights Chelsea at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona in the first leg of their 2011-12 Champions League Round of 16 clash. Juan Mata fired the visitors into the lead in the 27th minute, but Napoli refused to let the setback dictate their night. Ezequiel Lavezzi restored parity in the 39th minute before Edinson Cavani put the hosts in front in the second minute of first-half added time. Lavezzi added another goal to his name in the 65th minute, propelling Napoli to a 3-1 victory.<\/p>\n
At Stamford Bridge, Chelsea icon Didier Drogba pulled one back, applying a clinical finish in the 29th minute. Two minutes into the second half, John Terry fired home to put Chelsea in the lead on away goals. Their celebration, however, did not last long, as Gokhan Inler made it 2-1 at the Bridge.<\/p>\n
In the 75th minute, the game swung once more, with Frank Lampard converting from the penalty spot. With the game level, the match went to extra time. In the 105th minute, Branislav Ivanovic scored for Chelsea, and Napoli could not come up with a reply in the second half of extra time. The game finished 4-1 at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea edging Napoli out 5-4 of aggregate.<\/p>\n
Barcelona 4-0 AC Milan: 2012-13 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\nBarcelona’s 4-0 Win Over Milan Is One of the Greatest UCL Comebacks in History<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBarcelona suffered a big blow in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash with AC Milan. At San Siro, the two teams played out a cagey first half, with neither creating too many goal-scoring opportunities. Milan, however, were clearly the better side in the second leg. In the 57th minute, Kevin-Prince Boateng fired the hosts into the lead. Then, in the 81st minute, Sulley Muntari found the back of the net to secure a 2-0 victory.<\/p>\n
Lionel Messi and Co needed a flawless display in the second leg, and the Argentine genius took it upon himself to lead by example. Just five minutes into the game, Messi cut Milan’s advantage in half. Then, in the 40th minute, he doubled his money, levelling the tie on aggregate. In complete control, Barcelona went in front with David Villa’s goal in the 55th minute before Jordi Alba put the cherry on top with his 92nd-minute strike.<\/p>\n
Manchester United 3-0 Olympiacos: 2013-14 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\nRobin van Persie Scored an Excellent Hat-Trick Against Olympiacos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHeavyweights Manchester United got a reality check in the first leg of their UCL Round of 16 clash with Olympiacos in the 2013-14 season. At the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Olympiacos got their noses in front with Alex Dominguez’s strike in the 38th minute. Man Utd were expected to come up with a reply in the second half, but they could not deliver, conceding another goal through Joel Campbell in the 55th minute.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils, however, did not let their fans down in the second leg at Old Trafford, with Robin van Persie playing the best game of his Champions League career to seal the win. The Dutchman opened the scoring with a clinical penalty in the 25th minute. Then, just before the half-time whistle, he missiled his left-footed effort into the bottom-right corner. Wayne Rooney provided the assist. Six minutes into the second half, Van Persie completed the turnaround, finding the back of the net from a direct free-kick. David De Gea also made some crucial saves to guarantee the win.<\/p>\n
Chelsea 2-0 PSG: 2013-14 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nChelsea Players Celebrating After Scoring Against PSG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOver the years, Chelsea have cultivated quite a reputation for mounting great Champions League comebacks in the second leg. After pulling off a comeback against Napoli, Chelsea channeled their never-say-die attitude to pull off another spectacular turnaround, this time against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).<\/p>\n
French powerhouse PSG secured a thumping 3-1 win over Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Parc des Princes. Ezequiel Lavezzi gave PSG the perfect start, firing them into the lead in the fourth minute. Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard restored parity for the hosts with a 27th-minute penalty. However, David Luiz’s 61st-minute own goal restored PSG’s advantage. In injury time, things went from bad to worse for the Blues, as Javier Pastore found the back of the net for the Parisians.<\/p>\n
The second leg at Stamford Bridge painted a different picture. Chelsea came alive in the game, attacking with intent and ultimately coming away with a 2-0 win. Substitute Andre Schurrle, who replaced injured Hazard in the 18th minute, landed the first blow in the 32nd minute.<\/p>\n
With three minutes left of regulation time, another substitute, Demba Ba, scored for Chelsea. Jose Mourinho’s side held on for the last few minutes and came away with a 2-0 victory. Thanks to their away goal in Paris, the Londoners qualified for the semi-finals at PSG’s expense.<\/p>\n
Bayern Munich 6-1 Porto: 2014-15 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nThiago, Muller, Boateng, Lewandowski, and Alonso Scored Against Porto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe mighty Bayern Munich suffered a shock 3-1 defeat in their quarter-final clash with Porto in the 2014-15 Champions League campaign. Riccardo Quaresma scored from the spot in the third minute before pouncing on a defensive mistake and doubling his tally in the 10th minute. The Bavarians halved the deficit with Thiago Alcantara’s 28th-minute strike, but it did not spark a turnaround. Porto piled on the pressure at home and got their third goal through Jackson Martinez in the 65th minute.<\/p>\n
Bayern Munich were thoroughly outplayed in the first leg, but in the second, they were in a league of their own. In front of a buzzing Allianz Arena, Bayern drew first blood through Thiago Alcantara in the 14th minute. Eight minutes later, Jerome Boateng hit the back of the net, levelling the tie on aggregate. Robert Lewandowski then claimed a brace (27′, 40′), scoring on either side of Thomas Muller’s 36th-minute strike. Xabi Alonso completed the rout with his 88th-minute goal.<\/p>\n
Porto scored one through Martinez in the 73rd minute, but it was nothing more than a consolation after the devastating first half Bayern had.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid 3-0 Wolfsburg: 2015-16 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Cristiano Ronaldo Scored a Hat-Trick Against Wolfsburg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nReal Madrid are no strangers to mega Champions League comebacks, with them showcasing their indomitable spirit time and again in Europe’s greatest competition. Their most emphatic one came in the quarter-finals of the 2015-16 Champions League season, as they broke Wolfsburg’s hearts at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.<\/p>\n
The German side shook Real Madrid in the first leg at the VFL Wolfsburg Arena. In the 18th minute, the hosts pulled ahead, thanks to an excellent penalty from Ricardo Rodriguez. Seven minutes later, Wolfsburg were in dreamland as Maximilian Arnold doubled the hosts’ money. Cristiano Ronaldo-led Madrid tried to mount a comeback in the second half, but Wolfsburg were simply too resilient.<\/p>\n
Before the second leg, Real Madrid players asked fans to serve as their 12th man. The Santiago Bernabeu faithful held their end of the bargain, and Ronaldo held his. The all-time leading scorer in Real Madrid history scored a sensational hat-trick, landing his first blow in the 15th minute, second in the 17th, and the decisive one in the 77th minute. The last one was the most special of the lot, as he squeezed his free-kick through the wall and into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
Juventus 3-0 Atletico Madrid: 2018-19 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Cristiano Ronaldo Scored a Hat-Trick Against Atletico Madrid in 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTwo of the grittiest teams in Europe, Juventus and Atletico Madrid, went head-to-head in the Champions League Round of 16. In the first leg, Atletico Madrid came out on top, sealing a 2-0 win at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. After a cagey and goalless first half, Jose Maria Gimenez drew first blood, smartly scoring from a corner. Five minutes later, Atletico captain Diego Godin scored from a narrow angle after Juve failed to clear a free-kick.<\/p>\n
At the Allianz Stadium, Juventus needed someone to take charge, and on stepped Cristiano Ronaldo, scoring another brilliant hat-trick in the Champions League knockouts. The Portuguese icon scored from a brilliant diving header in the 27th minute, cutting the deficit in half. Three minutes into the second half, he scored from another header, outleaping Atleti defenders and steering the ball into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner completed his hat-trick in the 78th minute, convincingly beating Jan Oblak from the spot.<\/p>\n
Deportivo La Coruna 4-0 AC Milan: 2003-04 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Deportivo La Coruna Players Celebrating After Scoring Against AC Milan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOverwhelming favourites AC Milan conceded the first goal of their Champions League quarter-final clash with Deportivo La Coruna. Walter Pandiani popped up with the goal in the 11th minute, putting pressure on the hosts in front of a packed San Siro. Milan took a while to find their groove, but once they did, Deportivo did not stand a chance. Kaka landed the first blow in the 45th minute before Andriy Shevchenko fired Milan into the lead. Kaka (49′) and Andrea Pirlo (53′) then scored in quick succession to seal a 4-1 win for the hosts.<\/p>\n
Even the most ardent supporters had written Deportivo La Coruna off. The players, however, believed in themselves and produced one of the greatest UCL comebacks in history. First-leg scorer Pandiani kicked off the comeback with his fifth-minute effort. In the 35th minute, Juan Carlos Valeron made it 2-0 at Riazor. Just before the break, Albert Luque found the netting to put Deportivo ahead on aggregate. Fully aware of Milan’s quality, Deportivo did not make the mistake of only protecting their lead. They piled men forward and secured the insurance goal through Fran in the 76th minute. A comeback for the ages!<\/p>\n
Roma 3-0 Barcelona: 2017-18 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Kostas Manolas Scored the Winning Goal in Roma’s Win Over Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOn paper, the battle between Roma and Barcelona looked rather lopsided. The Blaugrana had some of the finest players in the business, spearheaded by the legendary Lionel Messi. Roma, meanwhile, had no such standout match-winners.<\/p>\n
The first leg at Nou Camp saw Roma score two luckless own goals from Daniele De Rossi (38′) and Kostas Manolas (55′). Four minutes later, Gerard Pique scored for Barcelona, making it 3-0 in front of their fans. Eden Dzeko pulled one back for Roma in the 80th minute, but Luis Suarez’s 87th-minute goal restored the home side’s advantage.<\/p>\n
\nOn this day in 2018, Roma pulled off the \ud835\udc96\ud835\udc8d\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc8a\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc86 \ud835\udc93\ud835\udc86\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc90\ud835\udc8f\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc85\ud835\udc82 and eliminated Barcelona on away goals \ud83d\udfe1\ud83d\udd34 pic.twitter.com\/X7Mlv09Thl<\/a><\/p>\n— 433 (@433) April 10, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Barcelona suffered a big blow in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash with AC Milan. At San Siro, the two teams played out a cagey first half, with neither creating too many goal-scoring opportunities. Milan, however, were clearly the better side in the second leg. In the 57th minute, Kevin-Prince Boateng fired the hosts into the lead. Then, in the 81st minute, Sulley Muntari found the back of the net to secure a 2-0 victory.<\/p>\n
Lionel Messi and Co needed a flawless display in the second leg, and the Argentine genius took it upon himself to lead by example. Just five minutes into the game, Messi cut Milan’s advantage in half. Then, in the 40th minute, he doubled his money, levelling the tie on aggregate. In complete control, Barcelona went in front with David Villa’s goal in the 55th minute before Jordi Alba put the cherry on top with his 92nd-minute strike.<\/p>\n
Manchester United 3-0 Olympiacos: 2013-14 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\nRobin van Persie Scored an Excellent Hat-Trick Against Olympiacos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nHeavyweights Manchester United got a reality check in the first leg of their UCL Round of 16 clash with Olympiacos in the 2013-14 season. At the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Olympiacos got their noses in front with Alex Dominguez’s strike in the 38th minute. Man Utd were expected to come up with a reply in the second half, but they could not deliver, conceding another goal through Joel Campbell in the 55th minute.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils, however, did not let their fans down in the second leg at Old Trafford, with Robin van Persie playing the best game of his Champions League career to seal the win. The Dutchman opened the scoring with a clinical penalty in the 25th minute. Then, just before the half-time whistle, he missiled his left-footed effort into the bottom-right corner. Wayne Rooney provided the assist. Six minutes into the second half, Van Persie completed the turnaround, finding the back of the net from a direct free-kick. David De Gea also made some crucial saves to guarantee the win.<\/p>\n
Chelsea 2-0 PSG: 2013-14 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nChelsea Players Celebrating After Scoring Against PSG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOver the years, Chelsea have cultivated quite a reputation for mounting great Champions League comebacks in the second leg. After pulling off a comeback against Napoli, Chelsea channeled their never-say-die attitude to pull off another spectacular turnaround, this time against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).<\/p>\n
French powerhouse PSG secured a thumping 3-1 win over Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Parc des Princes. Ezequiel Lavezzi gave PSG the perfect start, firing them into the lead in the fourth minute. Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard restored parity for the hosts with a 27th-minute penalty. However, David Luiz’s 61st-minute own goal restored PSG’s advantage. In injury time, things went from bad to worse for the Blues, as Javier Pastore found the back of the net for the Parisians.<\/p>\n
The second leg at Stamford Bridge painted a different picture. Chelsea came alive in the game, attacking with intent and ultimately coming away with a 2-0 win. Substitute Andre Schurrle, who replaced injured Hazard in the 18th minute, landed the first blow in the 32nd minute.<\/p>\n
With three minutes left of regulation time, another substitute, Demba Ba, scored for Chelsea. Jose Mourinho’s side held on for the last few minutes and came away with a 2-0 victory. Thanks to their away goal in Paris, the Londoners qualified for the semi-finals at PSG’s expense.<\/p>\n
Bayern Munich 6-1 Porto: 2014-15 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nThiago, Muller, Boateng, Lewandowski, and Alonso Scored Against Porto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe mighty Bayern Munich suffered a shock 3-1 defeat in their quarter-final clash with Porto in the 2014-15 Champions League campaign. Riccardo Quaresma scored from the spot in the third minute before pouncing on a defensive mistake and doubling his tally in the 10th minute. The Bavarians halved the deficit with Thiago Alcantara’s 28th-minute strike, but it did not spark a turnaround. Porto piled on the pressure at home and got their third goal through Jackson Martinez in the 65th minute.<\/p>\n
Bayern Munich were thoroughly outplayed in the first leg, but in the second, they were in a league of their own. In front of a buzzing Allianz Arena, Bayern drew first blood through Thiago Alcantara in the 14th minute. Eight minutes later, Jerome Boateng hit the back of the net, levelling the tie on aggregate. Robert Lewandowski then claimed a brace (27′, 40′), scoring on either side of Thomas Muller’s 36th-minute strike. Xabi Alonso completed the rout with his 88th-minute goal.<\/p>\n
Porto scored one through Martinez in the 73rd minute, but it was nothing more than a consolation after the devastating first half Bayern had.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid 3-0 Wolfsburg: 2015-16 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Cristiano Ronaldo Scored a Hat-Trick Against Wolfsburg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nReal Madrid are no strangers to mega Champions League comebacks, with them showcasing their indomitable spirit time and again in Europe’s greatest competition. Their most emphatic one came in the quarter-finals of the 2015-16 Champions League season, as they broke Wolfsburg’s hearts at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.<\/p>\n
The German side shook Real Madrid in the first leg at the VFL Wolfsburg Arena. In the 18th minute, the hosts pulled ahead, thanks to an excellent penalty from Ricardo Rodriguez. Seven minutes later, Wolfsburg were in dreamland as Maximilian Arnold doubled the hosts’ money. Cristiano Ronaldo-led Madrid tried to mount a comeback in the second half, but Wolfsburg were simply too resilient.<\/p>\n
Before the second leg, Real Madrid players asked fans to serve as their 12th man. The Santiago Bernabeu faithful held their end of the bargain, and Ronaldo held his. The all-time leading scorer in Real Madrid history scored a sensational hat-trick, landing his first blow in the 15th minute, second in the 17th, and the decisive one in the 77th minute. The last one was the most special of the lot, as he squeezed his free-kick through the wall and into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
Juventus 3-0 Atletico Madrid: 2018-19 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Cristiano Ronaldo Scored a Hat-Trick Against Atletico Madrid in 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTwo of the grittiest teams in Europe, Juventus and Atletico Madrid, went head-to-head in the Champions League Round of 16. In the first leg, Atletico Madrid came out on top, sealing a 2-0 win at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. After a cagey and goalless first half, Jose Maria Gimenez drew first blood, smartly scoring from a corner. Five minutes later, Atletico captain Diego Godin scored from a narrow angle after Juve failed to clear a free-kick.<\/p>\n
At the Allianz Stadium, Juventus needed someone to take charge, and on stepped Cristiano Ronaldo, scoring another brilliant hat-trick in the Champions League knockouts. The Portuguese icon scored from a brilliant diving header in the 27th minute, cutting the deficit in half. Three minutes into the second half, he scored from another header, outleaping Atleti defenders and steering the ball into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner completed his hat-trick in the 78th minute, convincingly beating Jan Oblak from the spot.<\/p>\n
Deportivo La Coruna 4-0 AC Milan: 2003-04 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Deportivo La Coruna Players Celebrating After Scoring Against AC Milan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOverwhelming favourites AC Milan conceded the first goal of their Champions League quarter-final clash with Deportivo La Coruna. Walter Pandiani popped up with the goal in the 11th minute, putting pressure on the hosts in front of a packed San Siro. Milan took a while to find their groove, but once they did, Deportivo did not stand a chance. Kaka landed the first blow in the 45th minute before Andriy Shevchenko fired Milan into the lead. Kaka (49′) and Andrea Pirlo (53′) then scored in quick succession to seal a 4-1 win for the hosts.<\/p>\n
Even the most ardent supporters had written Deportivo La Coruna off. The players, however, believed in themselves and produced one of the greatest UCL comebacks in history. First-leg scorer Pandiani kicked off the comeback with his fifth-minute effort. In the 35th minute, Juan Carlos Valeron made it 2-0 at Riazor. Just before the break, Albert Luque found the netting to put Deportivo ahead on aggregate. Fully aware of Milan’s quality, Deportivo did not make the mistake of only protecting their lead. They piled men forward and secured the insurance goal through Fran in the 76th minute. A comeback for the ages!<\/p>\n
Roma 3-0 Barcelona: 2017-18 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Kostas Manolas Scored the Winning Goal in Roma’s Win Over Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOn paper, the battle between Roma and Barcelona looked rather lopsided. The Blaugrana had some of the finest players in the business, spearheaded by the legendary Lionel Messi. Roma, meanwhile, had no such standout match-winners.<\/p>\n
The first leg at Nou Camp saw Roma score two luckless own goals from Daniele De Rossi (38′) and Kostas Manolas (55′). Four minutes later, Gerard Pique scored for Barcelona, making it 3-0 in front of their fans. Eden Dzeko pulled one back for Roma in the 80th minute, but Luis Suarez’s 87th-minute goal restored the home side’s advantage.<\/p>\n
\nOn this day in 2018, Roma pulled off the \ud835\udc96\ud835\udc8d\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc8a\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc86 \ud835\udc93\ud835\udc86\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc90\ud835\udc8f\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc85\ud835\udc82 and eliminated Barcelona on away goals \ud83d\udfe1\ud83d\udd34 pic.twitter.com\/X7Mlv09Thl<\/a><\/p>\n— 433 (@433) April 10, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Heavyweights Manchester United got a reality check in the first leg of their UCL Round of 16 clash with Olympiacos in the 2013-14 season. At the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Olympiacos got their noses in front with Alex Dominguez’s strike in the 38th minute. Man Utd were expected to come up with a reply in the second half, but they could not deliver, conceding another goal through Joel Campbell in the 55th minute.<\/p>\n
The Red Devils, however, did not let their fans down in the second leg at Old Trafford, with Robin van Persie playing the best game of his Champions League career to seal the win. The Dutchman opened the scoring with a clinical penalty in the 25th minute. Then, just before the half-time whistle, he missiled his left-footed effort into the bottom-right corner. Wayne Rooney provided the assist. Six minutes into the second half, Van Persie completed the turnaround, finding the back of the net from a direct free-kick. David De Gea also made some crucial saves to guarantee the win.<\/p>\n
Chelsea 2-0 PSG: 2013-14 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nChelsea Players Celebrating After Scoring Against PSG<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOver the years, Chelsea have cultivated quite a reputation for mounting great Champions League comebacks in the second leg. After pulling off a comeback against Napoli, Chelsea channeled their never-say-die attitude to pull off another spectacular turnaround, this time against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).<\/p>\n
French powerhouse PSG secured a thumping 3-1 win over Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Parc des Princes. Ezequiel Lavezzi gave PSG the perfect start, firing them into the lead in the fourth minute. Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard restored parity for the hosts with a 27th-minute penalty. However, David Luiz’s 61st-minute own goal restored PSG’s advantage. In injury time, things went from bad to worse for the Blues, as Javier Pastore found the back of the net for the Parisians.<\/p>\n
The second leg at Stamford Bridge painted a different picture. Chelsea came alive in the game, attacking with intent and ultimately coming away with a 2-0 win. Substitute Andre Schurrle, who replaced injured Hazard in the 18th minute, landed the first blow in the 32nd minute.<\/p>\n
With three minutes left of regulation time, another substitute, Demba Ba, scored for Chelsea. Jose Mourinho’s side held on for the last few minutes and came away with a 2-0 victory. Thanks to their away goal in Paris, the Londoners qualified for the semi-finals at PSG’s expense.<\/p>\n
Bayern Munich 6-1 Porto: 2014-15 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nThiago, Muller, Boateng, Lewandowski, and Alonso Scored Against Porto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe mighty Bayern Munich suffered a shock 3-1 defeat in their quarter-final clash with Porto in the 2014-15 Champions League campaign. Riccardo Quaresma scored from the spot in the third minute before pouncing on a defensive mistake and doubling his tally in the 10th minute. The Bavarians halved the deficit with Thiago Alcantara’s 28th-minute strike, but it did not spark a turnaround. Porto piled on the pressure at home and got their third goal through Jackson Martinez in the 65th minute.<\/p>\n
Bayern Munich were thoroughly outplayed in the first leg, but in the second, they were in a league of their own. In front of a buzzing Allianz Arena, Bayern drew first blood through Thiago Alcantara in the 14th minute. Eight minutes later, Jerome Boateng hit the back of the net, levelling the tie on aggregate. Robert Lewandowski then claimed a brace (27′, 40′), scoring on either side of Thomas Muller’s 36th-minute strike. Xabi Alonso completed the rout with his 88th-minute goal.<\/p>\n
Porto scored one through Martinez in the 73rd minute, but it was nothing more than a consolation after the devastating first half Bayern had.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid 3-0 Wolfsburg: 2015-16 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Cristiano Ronaldo Scored a Hat-Trick Against Wolfsburg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nReal Madrid are no strangers to mega Champions League comebacks, with them showcasing their indomitable spirit time and again in Europe’s greatest competition. Their most emphatic one came in the quarter-finals of the 2015-16 Champions League season, as they broke Wolfsburg’s hearts at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.<\/p>\n
The German side shook Real Madrid in the first leg at the VFL Wolfsburg Arena. In the 18th minute, the hosts pulled ahead, thanks to an excellent penalty from Ricardo Rodriguez. Seven minutes later, Wolfsburg were in dreamland as Maximilian Arnold doubled the hosts’ money. Cristiano Ronaldo-led Madrid tried to mount a comeback in the second half, but Wolfsburg were simply too resilient.<\/p>\n
Before the second leg, Real Madrid players asked fans to serve as their 12th man. The Santiago Bernabeu faithful held their end of the bargain, and Ronaldo held his. The all-time leading scorer in Real Madrid history scored a sensational hat-trick, landing his first blow in the 15th minute, second in the 17th, and the decisive one in the 77th minute. The last one was the most special of the lot, as he squeezed his free-kick through the wall and into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
Juventus 3-0 Atletico Madrid: 2018-19 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Cristiano Ronaldo Scored a Hat-Trick Against Atletico Madrid in 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTwo of the grittiest teams in Europe, Juventus and Atletico Madrid, went head-to-head in the Champions League Round of 16. In the first leg, Atletico Madrid came out on top, sealing a 2-0 win at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. After a cagey and goalless first half, Jose Maria Gimenez drew first blood, smartly scoring from a corner. Five minutes later, Atletico captain Diego Godin scored from a narrow angle after Juve failed to clear a free-kick.<\/p>\n
At the Allianz Stadium, Juventus needed someone to take charge, and on stepped Cristiano Ronaldo, scoring another brilliant hat-trick in the Champions League knockouts. The Portuguese icon scored from a brilliant diving header in the 27th minute, cutting the deficit in half. Three minutes into the second half, he scored from another header, outleaping Atleti defenders and steering the ball into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner completed his hat-trick in the 78th minute, convincingly beating Jan Oblak from the spot.<\/p>\n
Deportivo La Coruna 4-0 AC Milan: 2003-04 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Deportivo La Coruna Players Celebrating After Scoring Against AC Milan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOverwhelming favourites AC Milan conceded the first goal of their Champions League quarter-final clash with Deportivo La Coruna. Walter Pandiani popped up with the goal in the 11th minute, putting pressure on the hosts in front of a packed San Siro. Milan took a while to find their groove, but once they did, Deportivo did not stand a chance. Kaka landed the first blow in the 45th minute before Andriy Shevchenko fired Milan into the lead. Kaka (49′) and Andrea Pirlo (53′) then scored in quick succession to seal a 4-1 win for the hosts.<\/p>\n
Even the most ardent supporters had written Deportivo La Coruna off. The players, however, believed in themselves and produced one of the greatest UCL comebacks in history. First-leg scorer Pandiani kicked off the comeback with his fifth-minute effort. In the 35th minute, Juan Carlos Valeron made it 2-0 at Riazor. Just before the break, Albert Luque found the netting to put Deportivo ahead on aggregate. Fully aware of Milan’s quality, Deportivo did not make the mistake of only protecting their lead. They piled men forward and secured the insurance goal through Fran in the 76th minute. A comeback for the ages!<\/p>\n
Roma 3-0 Barcelona: 2017-18 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Kostas Manolas Scored the Winning Goal in Roma’s Win Over Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOn paper, the battle between Roma and Barcelona looked rather lopsided. The Blaugrana had some of the finest players in the business, spearheaded by the legendary Lionel Messi. Roma, meanwhile, had no such standout match-winners.<\/p>\n
The first leg at Nou Camp saw Roma score two luckless own goals from Daniele De Rossi (38′) and Kostas Manolas (55′). Four minutes later, Gerard Pique scored for Barcelona, making it 3-0 in front of their fans. Eden Dzeko pulled one back for Roma in the 80th minute, but Luis Suarez’s 87th-minute goal restored the home side’s advantage.<\/p>\n
\nOn this day in 2018, Roma pulled off the \ud835\udc96\ud835\udc8d\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc8a\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc86 \ud835\udc93\ud835\udc86\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc90\ud835\udc8f\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc85\ud835\udc82 and eliminated Barcelona on away goals \ud83d\udfe1\ud83d\udd34 pic.twitter.com\/X7Mlv09Thl<\/a><\/p>\n— 433 (@433) April 10, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Over the years, Chelsea have cultivated quite a reputation for mounting great Champions League comebacks in the second leg. After pulling off a comeback against Napoli, Chelsea channeled their never-say-die attitude to pull off another spectacular turnaround, this time against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).<\/p>\n
French powerhouse PSG secured a thumping 3-1 win over Chelsea in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final at the Parc des Princes. Ezequiel Lavezzi gave PSG the perfect start, firing them into the lead in the fourth minute. Chelsea talisman Eden Hazard restored parity for the hosts with a 27th-minute penalty. However, David Luiz’s 61st-minute own goal restored PSG’s advantage. In injury time, things went from bad to worse for the Blues, as Javier Pastore found the back of the net for the Parisians.<\/p>\n
The second leg at Stamford Bridge painted a different picture. Chelsea came alive in the game, attacking with intent and ultimately coming away with a 2-0 win. Substitute Andre Schurrle, who replaced injured Hazard in the 18th minute, landed the first blow in the 32nd minute.<\/p>\n
With three minutes left of regulation time, another substitute, Demba Ba, scored for Chelsea. Jose Mourinho’s side held on for the last few minutes and came away with a 2-0 victory. Thanks to their away goal in Paris, the Londoners qualified for the semi-finals at PSG’s expense.<\/p>\n
Bayern Munich 6-1 Porto: 2014-15 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nThiago, Muller, Boateng, Lewandowski, and Alonso Scored Against Porto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe mighty Bayern Munich suffered a shock 3-1 defeat in their quarter-final clash with Porto in the 2014-15 Champions League campaign. Riccardo Quaresma scored from the spot in the third minute before pouncing on a defensive mistake and doubling his tally in the 10th minute. The Bavarians halved the deficit with Thiago Alcantara’s 28th-minute strike, but it did not spark a turnaround. Porto piled on the pressure at home and got their third goal through Jackson Martinez in the 65th minute.<\/p>\n
Bayern Munich were thoroughly outplayed in the first leg, but in the second, they were in a league of their own. In front of a buzzing Allianz Arena, Bayern drew first blood through Thiago Alcantara in the 14th minute. Eight minutes later, Jerome Boateng hit the back of the net, levelling the tie on aggregate. Robert Lewandowski then claimed a brace (27′, 40′), scoring on either side of Thomas Muller’s 36th-minute strike. Xabi Alonso completed the rout with his 88th-minute goal.<\/p>\n
Porto scored one through Martinez in the 73rd minute, but it was nothing more than a consolation after the devastating first half Bayern had.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid 3-0 Wolfsburg: 2015-16 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Cristiano Ronaldo Scored a Hat-Trick Against Wolfsburg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nReal Madrid are no strangers to mega Champions League comebacks, with them showcasing their indomitable spirit time and again in Europe’s greatest competition. Their most emphatic one came in the quarter-finals of the 2015-16 Champions League season, as they broke Wolfsburg’s hearts at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.<\/p>\n
The German side shook Real Madrid in the first leg at the VFL Wolfsburg Arena. In the 18th minute, the hosts pulled ahead, thanks to an excellent penalty from Ricardo Rodriguez. Seven minutes later, Wolfsburg were in dreamland as Maximilian Arnold doubled the hosts’ money. Cristiano Ronaldo-led Madrid tried to mount a comeback in the second half, but Wolfsburg were simply too resilient.<\/p>\n
Before the second leg, Real Madrid players asked fans to serve as their 12th man. The Santiago Bernabeu faithful held their end of the bargain, and Ronaldo held his. The all-time leading scorer in Real Madrid history scored a sensational hat-trick, landing his first blow in the 15th minute, second in the 17th, and the decisive one in the 77th minute. The last one was the most special of the lot, as he squeezed his free-kick through the wall and into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
Juventus 3-0 Atletico Madrid: 2018-19 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Cristiano Ronaldo Scored a Hat-Trick Against Atletico Madrid in 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTwo of the grittiest teams in Europe, Juventus and Atletico Madrid, went head-to-head in the Champions League Round of 16. In the first leg, Atletico Madrid came out on top, sealing a 2-0 win at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. After a cagey and goalless first half, Jose Maria Gimenez drew first blood, smartly scoring from a corner. Five minutes later, Atletico captain Diego Godin scored from a narrow angle after Juve failed to clear a free-kick.<\/p>\n
At the Allianz Stadium, Juventus needed someone to take charge, and on stepped Cristiano Ronaldo, scoring another brilliant hat-trick in the Champions League knockouts. The Portuguese icon scored from a brilliant diving header in the 27th minute, cutting the deficit in half. Three minutes into the second half, he scored from another header, outleaping Atleti defenders and steering the ball into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner completed his hat-trick in the 78th minute, convincingly beating Jan Oblak from the spot.<\/p>\n
Deportivo La Coruna 4-0 AC Milan: 2003-04 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Deportivo La Coruna Players Celebrating After Scoring Against AC Milan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOverwhelming favourites AC Milan conceded the first goal of their Champions League quarter-final clash with Deportivo La Coruna. Walter Pandiani popped up with the goal in the 11th minute, putting pressure on the hosts in front of a packed San Siro. Milan took a while to find their groove, but once they did, Deportivo did not stand a chance. Kaka landed the first blow in the 45th minute before Andriy Shevchenko fired Milan into the lead. Kaka (49′) and Andrea Pirlo (53′) then scored in quick succession to seal a 4-1 win for the hosts.<\/p>\n
Even the most ardent supporters had written Deportivo La Coruna off. The players, however, believed in themselves and produced one of the greatest UCL comebacks in history. First-leg scorer Pandiani kicked off the comeback with his fifth-minute effort. In the 35th minute, Juan Carlos Valeron made it 2-0 at Riazor. Just before the break, Albert Luque found the netting to put Deportivo ahead on aggregate. Fully aware of Milan’s quality, Deportivo did not make the mistake of only protecting their lead. They piled men forward and secured the insurance goal through Fran in the 76th minute. A comeback for the ages!<\/p>\n
Roma 3-0 Barcelona: 2017-18 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Kostas Manolas Scored the Winning Goal in Roma’s Win Over Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOn paper, the battle between Roma and Barcelona looked rather lopsided. The Blaugrana had some of the finest players in the business, spearheaded by the legendary Lionel Messi. Roma, meanwhile, had no such standout match-winners.<\/p>\n
The first leg at Nou Camp saw Roma score two luckless own goals from Daniele De Rossi (38′) and Kostas Manolas (55′). Four minutes later, Gerard Pique scored for Barcelona, making it 3-0 in front of their fans. Eden Dzeko pulled one back for Roma in the 80th minute, but Luis Suarez’s 87th-minute goal restored the home side’s advantage.<\/p>\n
\nOn this day in 2018, Roma pulled off the \ud835\udc96\ud835\udc8d\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc8a\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc86 \ud835\udc93\ud835\udc86\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc90\ud835\udc8f\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc85\ud835\udc82 and eliminated Barcelona on away goals \ud83d\udfe1\ud83d\udd34 pic.twitter.com\/X7Mlv09Thl<\/a><\/p>\n— 433 (@433) April 10, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The mighty Bayern Munich suffered a shock 3-1 defeat in their quarter-final clash with Porto in the 2014-15 Champions League campaign. Riccardo Quaresma scored from the spot in the third minute before pouncing on a defensive mistake and doubling his tally in the 10th minute. The Bavarians halved the deficit with Thiago Alcantara’s 28th-minute strike, but it did not spark a turnaround. Porto piled on the pressure at home and got their third goal through Jackson Martinez in the 65th minute.<\/p>\n
Bayern Munich were thoroughly outplayed in the first leg, but in the second, they were in a league of their own. In front of a buzzing Allianz Arena, Bayern drew first blood through Thiago Alcantara in the 14th minute. Eight minutes later, Jerome Boateng hit the back of the net, levelling the tie on aggregate. Robert Lewandowski then claimed a brace (27′, 40′), scoring on either side of Thomas Muller’s 36th-minute strike. Xabi Alonso completed the rout with his 88th-minute goal.<\/p>\n
Porto scored one through Martinez in the 73rd minute, but it was nothing more than a consolation after the devastating first half Bayern had.<\/p>\n
Real Madrid 3-0 Wolfsburg: 2015-16 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Cristiano Ronaldo Scored a Hat-Trick Against Wolfsburg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nReal Madrid are no strangers to mega Champions League comebacks, with them showcasing their indomitable spirit time and again in Europe’s greatest competition. Their most emphatic one came in the quarter-finals of the 2015-16 Champions League season, as they broke Wolfsburg’s hearts at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.<\/p>\n
The German side shook Real Madrid in the first leg at the VFL Wolfsburg Arena. In the 18th minute, the hosts pulled ahead, thanks to an excellent penalty from Ricardo Rodriguez. Seven minutes later, Wolfsburg were in dreamland as Maximilian Arnold doubled the hosts’ money. Cristiano Ronaldo-led Madrid tried to mount a comeback in the second half, but Wolfsburg were simply too resilient.<\/p>\n
Before the second leg, Real Madrid players asked fans to serve as their 12th man. The Santiago Bernabeu faithful held their end of the bargain, and Ronaldo held his. The all-time leading scorer in Real Madrid history scored a sensational hat-trick, landing his first blow in the 15th minute, second in the 17th, and the decisive one in the 77th minute. The last one was the most special of the lot, as he squeezed his free-kick through the wall and into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
Juventus 3-0 Atletico Madrid: 2018-19 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Cristiano Ronaldo Scored a Hat-Trick Against Atletico Madrid in 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTwo of the grittiest teams in Europe, Juventus and Atletico Madrid, went head-to-head in the Champions League Round of 16. In the first leg, Atletico Madrid came out on top, sealing a 2-0 win at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. After a cagey and goalless first half, Jose Maria Gimenez drew first blood, smartly scoring from a corner. Five minutes later, Atletico captain Diego Godin scored from a narrow angle after Juve failed to clear a free-kick.<\/p>\n
At the Allianz Stadium, Juventus needed someone to take charge, and on stepped Cristiano Ronaldo, scoring another brilliant hat-trick in the Champions League knockouts. The Portuguese icon scored from a brilliant diving header in the 27th minute, cutting the deficit in half. Three minutes into the second half, he scored from another header, outleaping Atleti defenders and steering the ball into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner completed his hat-trick in the 78th minute, convincingly beating Jan Oblak from the spot.<\/p>\n
Deportivo La Coruna 4-0 AC Milan: 2003-04 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Deportivo La Coruna Players Celebrating After Scoring Against AC Milan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOverwhelming favourites AC Milan conceded the first goal of their Champions League quarter-final clash with Deportivo La Coruna. Walter Pandiani popped up with the goal in the 11th minute, putting pressure on the hosts in front of a packed San Siro. Milan took a while to find their groove, but once they did, Deportivo did not stand a chance. Kaka landed the first blow in the 45th minute before Andriy Shevchenko fired Milan into the lead. Kaka (49′) and Andrea Pirlo (53′) then scored in quick succession to seal a 4-1 win for the hosts.<\/p>\n
Even the most ardent supporters had written Deportivo La Coruna off. The players, however, believed in themselves and produced one of the greatest UCL comebacks in history. First-leg scorer Pandiani kicked off the comeback with his fifth-minute effort. In the 35th minute, Juan Carlos Valeron made it 2-0 at Riazor. Just before the break, Albert Luque found the netting to put Deportivo ahead on aggregate. Fully aware of Milan’s quality, Deportivo did not make the mistake of only protecting their lead. They piled men forward and secured the insurance goal through Fran in the 76th minute. A comeback for the ages!<\/p>\n
Roma 3-0 Barcelona: 2017-18 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Kostas Manolas Scored the Winning Goal in Roma’s Win Over Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOn paper, the battle between Roma and Barcelona looked rather lopsided. The Blaugrana had some of the finest players in the business, spearheaded by the legendary Lionel Messi. Roma, meanwhile, had no such standout match-winners.<\/p>\n
The first leg at Nou Camp saw Roma score two luckless own goals from Daniele De Rossi (38′) and Kostas Manolas (55′). Four minutes later, Gerard Pique scored for Barcelona, making it 3-0 in front of their fans. Eden Dzeko pulled one back for Roma in the 80th minute, but Luis Suarez’s 87th-minute goal restored the home side’s advantage.<\/p>\n
\nOn this day in 2018, Roma pulled off the \ud835\udc96\ud835\udc8d\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc8a\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc86 \ud835\udc93\ud835\udc86\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc90\ud835\udc8f\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc85\ud835\udc82 and eliminated Barcelona on away goals \ud83d\udfe1\ud83d\udd34 pic.twitter.com\/X7Mlv09Thl<\/a><\/p>\n— 433 (@433) April 10, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Real Madrid are no strangers to mega Champions League comebacks, with them showcasing their indomitable spirit time and again in Europe’s greatest competition. Their most emphatic one came in the quarter-finals of the 2015-16 Champions League season, as they broke Wolfsburg’s hearts at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.<\/p>\n
The German side shook Real Madrid in the first leg at the VFL Wolfsburg Arena. In the 18th minute, the hosts pulled ahead, thanks to an excellent penalty from Ricardo Rodriguez. Seven minutes later, Wolfsburg were in dreamland as Maximilian Arnold doubled the hosts’ money. Cristiano Ronaldo-led Madrid tried to mount a comeback in the second half, but Wolfsburg were simply too resilient.<\/p>\n
Before the second leg, Real Madrid players asked fans to serve as their 12th man. The Santiago Bernabeu faithful held their end of the bargain, and Ronaldo held his. The all-time leading scorer in Real Madrid history scored a sensational hat-trick, landing his first blow in the 15th minute, second in the 17th, and the decisive one in the 77th minute. The last one was the most special of the lot, as he squeezed his free-kick through the wall and into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
Juventus 3-0 Atletico Madrid: 2018-19 UCL Round of 16<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Cristiano Ronaldo Scored a Hat-Trick Against Atletico Madrid in 2019<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nTwo of the grittiest teams in Europe, Juventus and Atletico Madrid, went head-to-head in the Champions League Round of 16. In the first leg, Atletico Madrid came out on top, sealing a 2-0 win at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. After a cagey and goalless first half, Jose Maria Gimenez drew first blood, smartly scoring from a corner. Five minutes later, Atletico captain Diego Godin scored from a narrow angle after Juve failed to clear a free-kick.<\/p>\n
At the Allianz Stadium, Juventus needed someone to take charge, and on stepped Cristiano Ronaldo, scoring another brilliant hat-trick in the Champions League knockouts. The Portuguese icon scored from a brilliant diving header in the 27th minute, cutting the deficit in half. Three minutes into the second half, he scored from another header, outleaping Atleti defenders and steering the ball into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner completed his hat-trick in the 78th minute, convincingly beating Jan Oblak from the spot.<\/p>\n
Deportivo La Coruna 4-0 AC Milan: 2003-04 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Deportivo La Coruna Players Celebrating After Scoring Against AC Milan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOverwhelming favourites AC Milan conceded the first goal of their Champions League quarter-final clash with Deportivo La Coruna. Walter Pandiani popped up with the goal in the 11th minute, putting pressure on the hosts in front of a packed San Siro. Milan took a while to find their groove, but once they did, Deportivo did not stand a chance. Kaka landed the first blow in the 45th minute before Andriy Shevchenko fired Milan into the lead. Kaka (49′) and Andrea Pirlo (53′) then scored in quick succession to seal a 4-1 win for the hosts.<\/p>\n
Even the most ardent supporters had written Deportivo La Coruna off. The players, however, believed in themselves and produced one of the greatest UCL comebacks in history. First-leg scorer Pandiani kicked off the comeback with his fifth-minute effort. In the 35th minute, Juan Carlos Valeron made it 2-0 at Riazor. Just before the break, Albert Luque found the netting to put Deportivo ahead on aggregate. Fully aware of Milan’s quality, Deportivo did not make the mistake of only protecting their lead. They piled men forward and secured the insurance goal through Fran in the 76th minute. A comeback for the ages!<\/p>\n
Roma 3-0 Barcelona: 2017-18 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Kostas Manolas Scored the Winning Goal in Roma’s Win Over Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOn paper, the battle between Roma and Barcelona looked rather lopsided. The Blaugrana had some of the finest players in the business, spearheaded by the legendary Lionel Messi. Roma, meanwhile, had no such standout match-winners.<\/p>\n
The first leg at Nou Camp saw Roma score two luckless own goals from Daniele De Rossi (38′) and Kostas Manolas (55′). Four minutes later, Gerard Pique scored for Barcelona, making it 3-0 in front of their fans. Eden Dzeko pulled one back for Roma in the 80th minute, but Luis Suarez’s 87th-minute goal restored the home side’s advantage.<\/p>\n
\nOn this day in 2018, Roma pulled off the \ud835\udc96\ud835\udc8d\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc8a\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc86 \ud835\udc93\ud835\udc86\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc90\ud835\udc8f\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc85\ud835\udc82 and eliminated Barcelona on away goals \ud83d\udfe1\ud83d\udd34 pic.twitter.com\/X7Mlv09Thl<\/a><\/p>\n— 433 (@433) April 10, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Two of the grittiest teams in Europe, Juventus and Atletico Madrid, went head-to-head in the Champions League Round of 16. In the first leg, Atletico Madrid came out on top, sealing a 2-0 win at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. After a cagey and goalless first half, Jose Maria Gimenez drew first blood, smartly scoring from a corner. Five minutes later, Atletico captain Diego Godin scored from a narrow angle after Juve failed to clear a free-kick.<\/p>\n
At the Allianz Stadium, Juventus needed someone to take charge, and on stepped Cristiano Ronaldo, scoring another brilliant hat-trick in the Champions League knockouts. The Portuguese icon scored from a brilliant diving header in the 27th minute, cutting the deficit in half. Three minutes into the second half, he scored from another header, outleaping Atleti defenders and steering the ball into the back of the net.<\/p>\n
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner completed his hat-trick in the 78th minute, convincingly beating Jan Oblak from the spot.<\/p>\n
Deportivo La Coruna 4-0 AC Milan: 2003-04 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Deportivo La Coruna Players Celebrating After Scoring Against AC Milan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOverwhelming favourites AC Milan conceded the first goal of their Champions League quarter-final clash with Deportivo La Coruna. Walter Pandiani popped up with the goal in the 11th minute, putting pressure on the hosts in front of a packed San Siro. Milan took a while to find their groove, but once they did, Deportivo did not stand a chance. Kaka landed the first blow in the 45th minute before Andriy Shevchenko fired Milan into the lead. Kaka (49′) and Andrea Pirlo (53′) then scored in quick succession to seal a 4-1 win for the hosts.<\/p>\n
Even the most ardent supporters had written Deportivo La Coruna off. The players, however, believed in themselves and produced one of the greatest UCL comebacks in history. First-leg scorer Pandiani kicked off the comeback with his fifth-minute effort. In the 35th minute, Juan Carlos Valeron made it 2-0 at Riazor. Just before the break, Albert Luque found the netting to put Deportivo ahead on aggregate. Fully aware of Milan’s quality, Deportivo did not make the mistake of only protecting their lead. They piled men forward and secured the insurance goal through Fran in the 76th minute. A comeback for the ages!<\/p>\n
Roma 3-0 Barcelona: 2017-18 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Kostas Manolas Scored the Winning Goal in Roma’s Win Over Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOn paper, the battle between Roma and Barcelona looked rather lopsided. The Blaugrana had some of the finest players in the business, spearheaded by the legendary Lionel Messi. Roma, meanwhile, had no such standout match-winners.<\/p>\n
The first leg at Nou Camp saw Roma score two luckless own goals from Daniele De Rossi (38′) and Kostas Manolas (55′). Four minutes later, Gerard Pique scored for Barcelona, making it 3-0 in front of their fans. Eden Dzeko pulled one back for Roma in the 80th minute, but Luis Suarez’s 87th-minute goal restored the home side’s advantage.<\/p>\n
\nOn this day in 2018, Roma pulled off the \ud835\udc96\ud835\udc8d\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc8a\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc86 \ud835\udc93\ud835\udc86\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc90\ud835\udc8f\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc85\ud835\udc82 and eliminated Barcelona on away goals \ud83d\udfe1\ud83d\udd34 pic.twitter.com\/X7Mlv09Thl<\/a><\/p>\n— 433 (@433) April 10, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Overwhelming favourites AC Milan conceded the first goal of their Champions League quarter-final clash with Deportivo La Coruna. Walter Pandiani popped up with the goal in the 11th minute, putting pressure on the hosts in front of a packed San Siro. Milan took a while to find their groove, but once they did, Deportivo did not stand a chance. Kaka landed the first blow in the 45th minute before Andriy Shevchenko fired Milan into the lead. Kaka (49′) and Andrea Pirlo (53′) then scored in quick succession to seal a 4-1 win for the hosts.<\/p>\n
Even the most ardent supporters had written Deportivo La Coruna off. The players, however, believed in themselves and produced one of the greatest UCL comebacks in history. First-leg scorer Pandiani kicked off the comeback with his fifth-minute effort. In the 35th minute, Juan Carlos Valeron made it 2-0 at Riazor. Just before the break, Albert Luque found the netting to put Deportivo ahead on aggregate. Fully aware of Milan’s quality, Deportivo did not make the mistake of only protecting their lead. They piled men forward and secured the insurance goal through Fran in the 76th minute. A comeback for the ages!<\/p>\n
Roma 3-0 Barcelona: 2017-18 UCL Quarter-Finals<\/h3>\nGreatest UCL Comebacks: Kostas Manolas Scored the Winning Goal in Roma’s Win Over Barcelona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOn paper, the battle between Roma and Barcelona looked rather lopsided. The Blaugrana had some of the finest players in the business, spearheaded by the legendary Lionel Messi. Roma, meanwhile, had no such standout match-winners.<\/p>\n
The first leg at Nou Camp saw Roma score two luckless own goals from Daniele De Rossi (38′) and Kostas Manolas (55′). Four minutes later, Gerard Pique scored for Barcelona, making it 3-0 in front of their fans. Eden Dzeko pulled one back for Roma in the 80th minute, but Luis Suarez’s 87th-minute goal restored the home side’s advantage.<\/p>\n
\nOn this day in 2018, Roma pulled off the \ud835\udc96\ud835\udc8d\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc8a\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc86 \ud835\udc93\ud835\udc86\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc90\ud835\udc8f\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc85\ud835\udc82 and eliminated Barcelona on away goals \ud83d\udfe1\ud83d\udd34 pic.twitter.com\/X7Mlv09Thl<\/a><\/p>\n— 433 (@433) April 10, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
On paper, the battle between Roma and Barcelona looked rather lopsided. The Blaugrana had some of the finest players in the business, spearheaded by the legendary Lionel Messi. Roma, meanwhile, had no such standout match-winners.<\/p>\n
The first leg at Nou Camp saw Roma score two luckless own goals from Daniele De Rossi (38′) and Kostas Manolas (55′). Four minutes later, Gerard Pique scored for Barcelona, making it 3-0 in front of their fans. Eden Dzeko pulled one back for Roma in the 80th minute, but Luis Suarez’s 87th-minute goal restored the home side’s advantage.<\/p>\n
\nOn this day in 2018, Roma pulled off the \ud835\udc96\ud835\udc8d\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc8a\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc86 \ud835\udc93\ud835\udc86\ud835\udc8e\ud835\udc90\ud835\udc8f\ud835\udc95\ud835\udc82\ud835\udc85\ud835\udc82 and eliminated Barcelona on away goals \ud83d\udfe1\ud83d\udd34 pic.twitter.com\/X7Mlv09Thl<\/a><\/p>\n
— 433 (@433) April 10, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n