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title: "Moment In Time: Relive previous Liverpool clashes against AC Milan"
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author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-09-15T16:00:00Z"
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# Moment In Time: Relive previous Liverpool clashes against AC Milan

One of the most surprising elements to come out of this seasons UEFA Champions League group stage draw was that [Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/09/15/virals-supporters-on-social-media-spot-possible-january-transfer-hint/) and [AC Milan](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/09/15/virals-journalist-claims-ac-milan-could-be-happy-to-sell-franck-kessie/) were unfamiliar foes.

The Reds and the Rossoneri will [face off at Anfield](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/match/2021-22/men/fixtures-and-results) for the first time in the two giants’ history tonight (Wednesday, September 15) to begin Group B.

Boasting a [combined 13 European Cups](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ac-mailand/erfolge/verein/5), many might’ve thought meetings between two of Europe’s most prestigious clubs would’ve been commonplace.

Instead, only [twice](https://www.11v11.com/teams/liverpool/tab/opposingTeams/opposition/AC%20Milan/) have the pair met ompetitively before this season, both in the final of the biggest competition on the elite stage.

Now dubbed the [‘Miracle of Istanbul’](https://twitter.com/btsportfootball/status/1438095899167760384), Liverpool got the better of the first competitive meeting back in 2005 when Rafa Benitez’ side came from 3-0 down at half-time to lift the trophy.

> Twitter: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙈𝙞𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙄𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙗𝙪𝙡 ![✨](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.1.0/svg/2728.svg)
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> One of the most famous nights in Liverpool’s history. More than 16 years ago!
>
> The Reds… https://t.co/A2fjTNvsur (@btsportfootball)

In stark contrast, two years later the Reds were suffering final heartbreak in Athens as [Filippo Inzaghi scored twice](https://twitter.com/MartinoPuccio/status/1435434463677255680) in a 2-1 victory.

> Twitter: The last time Liverpool and AC Milan met in the Champions League #uefachampionsleague ![🔴](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.1.0/svg/1f534.svg)![⚫️](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.1.0/svg/26ab.svg) https://t.co/J69hXnhFbo (@MartinoPuccio)

Since that Greek tragedy, Liverpool have beaten their Italian counterparts twice in friendly action – both 2-0 victories in the [International Champions Cup](https://twitter.com/IntChampionsCup/status/1437899356930297856) coming in 2014 and 2016.

> Twitter: The last time Liverpool-Milan faced off, Origi scored this beauty ![🤩](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.1.0/svg/1f929.svg)
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> Who takes the win in their Champions League ma… https://t.co/WW7t3r6Gug (@IntChampionsCup)

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

This fixture is what European nights at Anfield are all about.

Welcoming a fellow giant to Merseyside has been the cornerstone of [many a glorious night](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/features/328992-top-10-nights-liverpool-europe-anfield) under the L4 lights, something Jurgen Klopp will hope his side can produce once again.

A first game back for supporters in the Champions League since [Atletico Madrid in March 2020](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/56204409), Kopites will be desperate to create an atmosphere to go down in the annals.