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‘Milan didn’t collapse against Liverpool in Istanbul. We lost focus for six minutes – for the other 114, we played an extraordinary, beautiful game’: AC legend claims they were 'extraordinary' against Reds in 2005 Champions League final

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 25: Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso of Spain (R) reacts after he scored the third goal during the European Champions League final between Liverpool and AC Milan on May 25, 2005 at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images).

Milan legend Alessandro Costacurta doesn't believe that his team-mates collapsed against Liverpool in the 2005 Champions League final, despite blowing a three-goal lead in just six minutes.

After Paolo Maldini and a brace from Hernan Crespo had put AC Milan 3-0 up in the first half of the final, it looked impossible that the Italian giants would relinquish their grip on another Champions League crown. Except they did, with Liverpool fighting back to take the game to penalties and, ultimately, win.

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