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Milan obsessed with 2005, claims Benitez

SONGS based on the events of that unforgettable evening two years ago will ring around the Liverpool end of the Olympic Stadium in Athens tonight. Read

Rush: Revenge mission can play into Liverpool’s hands

IAN RUSH believes AC Milan’s determination to avenge their 2005 final defeat will work against them. Read

Ancelotti: Liverpool style is ‘Latin’

AC MILAN coach Carlo Ancelotti is warning his players of the dangers of Liverpool’s ‘Latin’ style. Read

Kaka: We’ll make our own history

THE taxi driver making his way out of Athens city centre on Monday night perhaps summed it up best. Read

Toughest year for team – Ancelotti

CARLO ANCELOTTI has called on his AC Milan side to emulate Liverpool by winning in the face of adversity. Read

The men looking to make it seven European Cups for Milan - and gain revenge for Istanbul defeat

GOALKEEPERS - DIDA (Brazilian, 7/10/1973) The Brazilian goalkeeper was savaged by the Italian press for his performance in the first leg of the semi-final against Manchester United Read

Stunning comeback seals historic triumph

LIVERPOOL arrived in Istanbul having upset the odds throughout their Champions League campaign, but what followed was the stuff of legend. Read

What they said about the dramatic events of Istanbul 2005

LIVERPOOL won their fifth European Cup with a stunning victory over AC Milan in the Champions League final in 2005, coming from 3-0 down to win on penalties. Read

Reina: Don’t put me on the spot

THERE’S something about the Liverpool goalkeeping gloves that seem to have a magnetic attraction towards the handles of the European Cup. Read

Lippi praises Benitez's tactics

ITALY’S World Cup- winning coach Marcello Lippi has hailed Rafael Benitez ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League final against AC Milan. Read

Long haul to witness the greatest comeback

IT’S NOT about the winning but the being there. It’s oh so easy to regurgitate this cliche now after winning in the greatest comeback in football history but getting to the Attaturk Stadium two years ago was an achievement in itself. Read

Anfield sounded Chelsea out again

SEMI-FINAL FIRST LEG - Apr 25 v CHELSEA (A) 0-1 Read

Benitez will draw on his tactical know-how

RAFAEL BENITEZ has been dubbed a defensive coach – but that does not do justice to the thinking that goes into the Liverpool manager’s strategies. Read

Key is to stop Kaka getting into his stride

I DON’T expect to see Liverpool 3-0 down this time around, with a much tighter game in prospect. But it might need extra time and penalties to separate the two teams again. Read

Marked success has silenced the critics

MUCH was made of Liverpool’s zonal marking at set pieces when Rafael Benitez first arrived. Read

Rafa can strike it rich in Athens

LEGENDARY striker Ian Rush tells Ben Thornley of why his former club is better equipped to face AC Milan now than they were in the 2005 final Read

Kaka aiming to be King of Europe

PRODIGIOUSLY talented AC Milan and Brazil playmaker Kaka will enhance his claims to succeed Fabio Cannavaro as FIFA World Player of the Year and Ballon d’Or winner if he can inspire the Rossoneri to Champions League success over Liverpool. Read

Rush: Wise heads and dominant midfield key to glory in Athens

WHEN nerves threatened to grip a young Ian Rush in the moments before the 1984 European Cup final, one look around the Liverpool dressing room was enough to settle the striker’s fears. Read

Roving role for Gerrard can be the key to Athens glory

I‘M not exactly sticking my neck out by saying that Steven Gerrard will be the key to Liverpool claiming a sixth European Cup triumph in Athens tonight. Read

Maldini playing may benefit Liverpool

I HOPE Paolo Maldini plays tonight – and not just because he is one of the greats of the game. Read

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