TNT Sports is celebrating 20 years since Liverpool’s infamous Champions League win against AC Milan at the Ataturk Stadium.
The Miracle of Istanbul: Liverpool 2005 will be broadcast on TNT Sports on Sunday, May 25th. The documentary features interviews with former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez, captain Steven Gerrard and goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek who all share their own insights from the final.
Vladimir Smicer – scorer of the second of Liverpool’s three goals that evening – and John Arne Riise also contribute to the programme, as well as fans who were in the stadium that evening.
Speaking about the documentary, Benitez said: “That night in Istanbul will always hold a special place in our memories and our hearts. It is often forgotten how good that AC Milan side was. The game did not go the way anyone expected, but it was a night that no-one will ever forget.
“It is always special to re-live that occasion. With the thoughts of Stevie (Gerrard), John (Arne Riise), Jerzy (Dudek) and Vlad (Smicer), I know Liverpool fans will enjoy the documentary but I think this is a story that every football fan will enjoy and I hope we are able to get across our thoughts from that evening. It is one that will forever be remembered.”
The Miracle of Istanbul: Liverpool 2005 will be released on TNT Sports at 9.45pm and will be available to watch on-demand via discovery+.