Milan-liverpool 3-3 (5-6) I Rigori May 2026

: Vladimír Šmicer scores a low, powerful drive from outside the box.

The match stretched into grueling extra time. AC Milan threw everything forward, but Liverpool goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek produced a point-blank double save from Andriy Shevchenko that defied the laws of physics, keeping the score leveled. 🏆 The Penalty Shootout (Rigori)

Subbing on Dietmar Hamann at halftime stabilized a bleeding Liverpool midfield and freed up Steven Gerrard to push forward. Milan 3-3 Liverpool | UEFA Champions League 2004/05 Final * Maldini 1' * Crespo 39', 44' Milan-Liverpool 3-3 (5-6) i rigori

AC Milan, heavily favored to win, executed a masterclass during the first 45 minutes.

Going into the penalty shootout, Jerzy Dudek channeled former Liverpool keeper Bruce Grobbelaar, using wobbly "spaghetti legs" on the goal line to distract the AC Milan shooters. Penalty Taker (Milan) Penalty Taker (Liverpool) Serginho ❌ Missed (Over bar) Dietmar Hamann Andrea Pirlo ❌ Saved by Dudek Djibril Cissé Jon Dahl Tomasson John Arne Riise ❌ Saved by Dida Vladimír Šmicer Andriy Shevchenko ❌ Saved by Dudek AC Milan 2 - 3 Liverpool. 💡 Key Takeaways : Vladimír Šmicer scores a low, powerful drive

: Xabi Alonso scores on the rebound after his initial penalty was saved by Dida, completing the impossible comeback to make it 3-3. Heroics and "The Save"

: Hernán Crespo chips the keeper beautifully after a genius through-ball from Kaká, making it 3-0. The Six Minutes of Madness 🏆 The Penalty Shootout (Rigori) Subbing on Dietmar

: Captain Paolo Maldini scores the fastest goal in Champions League final history with a volley.