The Champions League resumes on Tuesday evening, with three teams facing historic challenges. 馃敟
Despite their daunting circumstances, these teams can find inspiration in past Champions League comebacks, such as Deportivo La Coruna’s miraculous turnaround against AC Milan in 2004, Liverpool’s phenomenal 2018 comeback against Barcelona, and PSG’s narrow escape in the earlier rounds.
1. Match Deportivo’s Legacy
2003-04 Champions League quarterfinal
First leg: AC Milan 4 - 1 Deportivo La Coruna
Second leg: Deportivo La Coruna 4 - 0 AC Milan
Key insight: To replicate Deportivo’s success, Real Madrid needs an early goal to ignite the crowd and pile pressure on PSG.
2. Aston Villa Must Intimidate PSG
2018-19 Champions League semifinal
First leg: Barcelona 3 - 0 Liverpool
Second leg: Liverpool 4 - 0 Barcelona
Key insight: Energizing their fans can create tension for PSG, nudging them towards mistakes.
3. Borussia Dortmund Needs Dual Threats
2016-17 Champions League round of 16
First leg: PSG 4 - 0 Barcelona
Second leg: Barcelona 6 - 1 PSG
Key insight: Dortmund can learn from Barcelona that a combined effort from key forwards can turn the tide.
Each of these dynamics showcases that comebacks in football are not just about skill but also about psychological factors and crowd influence.
