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Thierry Henry: Arsenal's Record-Breaking Night in Prague – 18/10/2005
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October 18, 2005, will forever be etched in the memory of Arsenal fans as the night Thierry Henry cemented his place as the club's greatest-ever goalscorer. In a UEFA Champions League group stage clash against Sparta Prague, Henry’s brace not only secured a 2-0 victory but also saw him surpass Ian Wright’s long-standing record of 185 goals for the club.
Wayne Rooney’s Electrifying UEFA Champions League Debut – 28 September 2004
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Some moments in football are destined to go down in history, and Wayne Rooney’s UEFA Champions League debut for Manchester United on 28 September 2004 was one such moment. At just 18 years old, Rooney delivered a performance that left fans in awe, announcing his arrival on the grandest European stage. Facing Turkish giants Fenerbahçe at Old Trafford, Rooney not only scored a hat-trick but also laid on an assist, leading United to a commanding 6–2 victory.
Champions League 05/06 - That Arsenal Back 4
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Facing the likes of Ronaldo (R9), Zinedine Zidane, Raúl, David Trezeguet, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Pavel Nedvěd, Juan Román Riquelme, and other top-class players, Arsenal's defense showcased exceptional resilience and tactical acumen to secure these clean sheets and progress through the tournament. Their defensive performances were integral to Arsenal's success in reaching the Champions League final in the 2005/2006 season.
The Greatest Comebacks in UCL History
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Manchester United 2-1 Bayern Munich, 1999
The 1999 Champions League final at Camp Nou is etched in football folklore as Manchester United snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Bayern Munich. Trailing 1-0 as injury time began, United scored two late goals in dramatic fashion through Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, securing a remarkable 2-1 win and completing an unprecedented treble of Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League titles under manager Alex Ferguson.
Barcelona 6-1 PSG 2017 - La Remontada
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Barcelona won the tie 6-5 on aggregate and advanced to the quarter-finals, completing one of the most improbable comebacks in Champions League history.